Abstract
The influence of applied dye on the dimensional and setting properties of 100% wool fabrics is examined. The presence of dye molecules and hydrophobic groups reduces hygral expansion independent of measured fabric set. A mechanism is proposed to explain these observations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 902-906 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Textile Research Journal |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |