A Novel Approach for Developing Smart Cotton Fabric with Dynamic Breathability and Easy Care Features

Authors : Nazife KORKMAZ MEMİŞ, Sibel KAPLAN

Pages : 238-248

Doi:10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1065260

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, cotton fabrics were treated with temperature-water responsive nanocomposites consisting of shape memory polyurethane insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SMPU); and cellulose nanowhiskers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CNWs);, for smart crease recovery/retention functions besides breathability with dynamic porosity. The smart crease recovery/retention functions were determined in air/water at different temperatures and relative humidity simulating laundry and drying processes and air permeability test was conducted at different fabric temperatures. Also, physical-mechanical properties insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(weight, thickness, bending rigidity, and strength); and washing fastness properties were evaluated. Fourier-transform infrared insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FT-IR); and scanning electron microscope insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SEM); analyses confirm the SMPU-CNW nanocomposite presence on fabric. Test results show that the treated cotton fabrics have not only dual responsive shape memory properties providing smart permeability, but also dynamic crease recovery/retention with enhanced mechanical properties. This method could contribute t ecological and economic aspects of sustainability as a result of less energy and polymer consumption with non-ironing property and treatment procedures and low chemical footprint.
Keywords : SMPU, cellulose nanowhisker, cotton, smart breathability, dynamic crease recovery retention