Evaluation properties of cotton/flax/polyester blended fabrics after chemical treatments and dyeing

Abstract

n this study, plain woven fabric was produced using a blend of cotton/flax /polyester (CFP). The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of alkaline treatments using sodium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide/ methanol via conventional and microwave irradiation techniques. Samples were dyed with reactive dye in one bath and measurements of tensile strength, abrasion tendency, air permeability, color efficiency and fastness properties of the fabric were done. The samples showed the advantages of mechanical properties, such as breaking force and elongation, color efficiency, abrasion resistance, fastness properties and air permeability.

An Observation on Dyeing Techniques of Polyester/Cotton Blended Fabrics Using Various Dyes

“…For example, a material made by combining cotton, flax, and polyester might be used for its physical benefits and colored using reactive dyes with the use of alkaline processes like sodium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide/methanol. to increase its additional characteristics [3].…”

“…The specimens were washed with purified water, neutralized with 6% acetic acid, and then allowed to air dry. This method is known as (HM) [3].…”

“…The researchers next used a traditional approach of one dye bath method to color the specimens that were treated using ProcionBlue MX-R reactive dye whose chemical structure is shown in (Scheme 6). Following the dying process, the specimens were soaped with 2 g/L detergent at 90 C for ten minutes before being dried up [3].…”

“…These earlier analyses showed that CFP has excellent fastness as well as elevated measured color results. The aforementioned treatment processes used a lesser amount of time, water, and money [3].…”

“…There can be blended fabrics consisting of synthesized fibers only, several types of natural fibers only, or mixing the two types of fibers, synthesized fiber, and natural fiber. Generally, the operation of blending is used to enhance a variety of yarn characteristics, including durability, while incorporating more durable fibers may lengthen the useful life of a less durable one [3].…”