Effect of low temperature plasma treatment on the scouring and dyeing of natural fabrics

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Abstract

The contact angles, wicking properties, scourability, and dyeability of wool and cotton fabrics are affected by low-temperature plasma treatments. After treatment, wool and cotton fabric specimens show increased hydrophilicity and improved scouring and dyeing processing by nearly 50%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-756
Number of pages6
JournalTextile Research Journal
Volume74
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2004

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