Characterization of structure and air permeability of aromatherapic terry textile

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the physical properties of smart aromatherapic ramie/cotton terry fabrics containing microcapsules (MC) with essential Eucalyptus oil. Design/methodology/approach – Terry fabrics are manufactured by changing the weft density. The air permeability is determined for grey and microencapsulated textile. The factorial designs are made. For informative experiment the linear type of regression is analysed. Development of physical properties of microencapsulated terry fabrics is discussed. Findings – The air permeability of aromatherapic terry fabrics is determined. All statistical analysis is performed. Appropriate conclusions about the influence of fabric’s structure and microencapsulating process on terry fabric quality are made. Originality/value – To date there are no investigations concerning terry textiles with fragrance MC. This study developed analysis and empiric mathematical equations suitable for evaluating and designing terry fabrics with the air permeability required. Assessment of the influence of fabric’s weft density and binder concentration for the air permeability of terry textile is proposed.

Potential use of microcapsules in manufacture of fibrous products: A review

“…Typical SEM images of microcapsules: (a) with eucalyptus essential oil and (b) in aroma finished ramie/cotton terry fabric after 5 cycles of washing and drying procedures …”

“…In this research, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images confirmed about effective applications of the aforementioned microcapsules. Further studies on ramie/cotton terry fibrous products containing microcapsules with eucalyptus essential oil were reported by Petrulyte et al . and Vankeviciute et al .…”

“…For instance, as shown in Figure , after 5 cycles of washing and drying procedures of ramie/cotton terry fabric, some microcapsules with eucalyptus essential oil have been ruptured. Therefore, the initial spherical shape of the damaged microcapsules has been changed into irregular shape …”

Untitled

“…Firstly, physical finishing technique was used to dispose the fabrics. The fabric was placed in the water bath (HH-8, Ningbo Textile Instrument Factory, China) under certain immersion temperature (20,35,50, 65, 80°C) and time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 min). Then it was pressed by two rollers to squeeze out excess water in the fabric.…”

“…The microcapsules can be applied by stamping works, exhaustion dyeing, impregnation, spraying and coating. Besides, microcapsules can be incorporated in the fiber directly without modifying its touch and color [27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. The microencapsulation of essential oils has led to many novel applications, including children's garments, hosiery, sheets, towels, cushions, fragrant ties and shoe insoles, as a consequence not only of the pleasant smell of the essential oils released but also of the wide variety of therapeutic benefits.…”