Improving the dyeability of polypropylene fabrics using laser technology

Shahidi, Sheila; Moazzenchi, Bahareh; Ghoranneviss, M.

doi:10.1080/00405000.2013.774946

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“…Studies that have examined the effect of laser irradiation on the properties of synthetic fibres and fabrics using ultraviolet (UV) (Bahners et al 1993; [36,88] and infrared (IR) [7,49] irradiation have reported an increase in the dye absorption properties of synthetic polymers, resulting in improved dye performance. Laser enhanced dye uptake has been identified on PET (polyester) [3,21,36], polyamide (nylon) [9,21], and polypropylene textiles [76]. Enhanced hydrophilic properties of polymer fibres after laser irradiation have been attributed to an increase in the amorphous: crystalline ratio [7,49] that improves bonds between dyestuffs and polymer due to the creation of more functional groups after laser irradiation [7,76].…”

Section: Laser Colouration and Surface Patterning: Fibre Modificationmentioning

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Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration, Patterning, and Surface Effects

Kane

Shen

Morgan

et al. 2020

Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing &Amp; Chemistry

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The environmental impact of textile dyeing and finishing is of paramount concern in the textile industry. Enzyme and laser processing technologies present attractive alternatives to conventional textile colouration and surface patterning methods. Both technologies have the capability to reduce the impact of manufacturing on the environment by reducing the consumption of chemicals, water and energy, and the subsequent generation of waste. Two emerging textile processing technologies, laser processing and enzyme biotechnology were investigated as a means of applying surface design and colour to materials with a focus on improving the efficiency and sustainability of existing textile design and finishing methods.Through industrial stakeholder engagement and interdisciplinary research involving textile design, fibre and dye chemistry, biotechnology and optical engineering, this design-led project brought together design practice and science with a commercial focus. Each technology was used to modify targeted material properties, finding and exploiting opportunities for the design and finishing of textiles. The work resulted in a catalogue of new colouration and design techniques for both technologies making it possible to achieve: selective surface pattern by differential dyeing, combined three-dimensional and colour finishing and novel colouration of textile materials.The chapter provides a literature review mapping the use of enzyme biotechnology and laser processing technology within textile design and manufacturing to date, identifying current and future opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through their application. The methodological approach, which was interdisciplinary and design-led, will be introduced and the specific design and scientific methods applied will be detailed. Each of the techniques developed will be discussed and examples of the design effects achieved will be presented. And, an indication of the reductions in chemical effluent efficiencies in resource use, and design flexibility in comparison with traditional textile colouration and surface patterning techniques will be given.

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Section: Laser Colouration and Surface Patterning: Fibre Modificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration, Patterning, and Surface Effects

Kane

Shen

Morgan

et al. 2020

Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing &Amp; Chemistry

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“…In spite of many advantages compared with other synthetic fibers, using polypropylene in the apparel sector is still restricted. Therefore, several methods have been used to improve the dyeability of polypropylene (Payamara, Shahidi, Ghoranneviss, & Wiener, 2010;Sari, Moradian, Bastani, & Stribeck, 2012;Sekar, 2000;Shahidi, Moazzenchi, & Ghoranneviss, 2013).…”

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Relationship between dye sorption and morphology in polypropylene/poly (butylene terephthalate) microfibrillar blend nanocomposite fibers

Bigdeli

Nazockdast

Rashidi

et al. 2015

The Journal of The Textile Institute

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In this research work, the relation between microstructural enhancement and dyeing behavior of immiscible blend nanocomposite fibers was investigated using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction patterns, and rheometric mechanical spectrometer along with quantitative analysis of dye sorption. A novel microfibrillar morphology blend fiber, in which poly (butylene terephthalate) nanocomposite fibrils uniformly distributed in the cross section of polypropylene matrix, was successfully developed using melt compounding process. Preferred location of nanoclay had improving effect on poly (butylene terephthalate) fibril formation such that there was an organoclay concentration above that fiber with fine microfibrillar morphology could hardly be produced. It was demonstrated that nanoclay melt intercalation and partitioning controlled the activation energy of dyeing. The maximum sorption rate was achieved by utilizing compatibilizer to transfer part of nanoclay platelets into the polypropylene matrix.

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“…In this way, it is desired to provide a clean, fast and flexible patterning method for the socks industry. When the literature is examined, it is seen that the use of laser technology in the colouring of many synthetic fibres, such as polyester, 3,9‐17 polyamide 3,8,15,18‐20 and even polypropylene, 21 have been studied. However, it is understood that there is no study on polyacrylonitrile fibres.…”

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Investigation of the effect of laser technology on the colouring and patterning possibilities in polyacrylonitrile socks

Atav

Daban

Çetin³

2022

Coloration Technology

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The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of laser treatment on basic dye uptake and the fastness values of acrylic socks. To achieve this, laser treatments were applied to acrylic socks at different resolutions (10, 20 and 30 dpi) over various pixel times (80, 100 and 120 µs) before dyeing. To support the findings obtained, tests and analyses, such as Yellowness Index, Fourier Transforminfrared analysis, scanning electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and bursting strength, were also applied to untreated and treated fabric samples. It was found that treatment with laser did not have a significant effect on the basic dye uptake of fibres; nevertheless, the samples treated with laser were dyed slightly lighter than the untreated sample. Furthermore, it was determined that the samples treated at 30 dpi started to melt and the fabric was damaged considerably, but the fabrics treated at 10 and 20 dpi were not affected at all. Another result obtained regarding the use of laser technology in acrylic socks is that if some areas of acrylic socks are not treated with laser, while some other areas are treated with laser at 20 dpi for 100 µs, it is possible to obtain patterns containing two different shades of the same colour on the socks.

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Improving the dyeability of polypropylene fabrics using laser technology

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration, Patterning, and Surface Effects

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration, Patterning, and Surface Effects

Relationship between dye sorption and morphology in polypropylene/poly (butylene terephthalate) microfibrillar blend nanocomposite fibers

Investigation of the effect of laser technology on the colouring and patterning possibilities in polyacrylonitrile socks

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