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Macro‐ and Microemulsion Silicone Softeners on Polyester Fibers: Evaluation of Different Physical Properties
Author(s) -
Parvinzadeh Mazeyar,
Hajiraissi Roozbeh
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of surfactants and detergents
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.349
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1558-9293
pISSN - 1097-3958
DOI - 10.1007/s11743-008-1081-7
Subject(s) - silicone , polyester , microemulsion , chemistry , scanning electron microscope , fiber , chemical engineering , particle size , composite material , polymer chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , pulmonary surfactant , biochemistry , engineering
In this research, polyester fabrics were treated with three concentrations (10, 20 and 30 g/L) of macro‐ and microemulsions of silicones in water at 30 °C by the padding method. The treated fabrics were then dried/cured at 130 °C for 40 s. Some of the physical and chemical properties of the samples are discussed. The drapeability of treated samples was lower and found to depend on the silicone particle size. Moisture absorbency of treated samples was also lower. Colorimetric properties of softener treated fabrics were evaluated with a reflectance spectrophotometer. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examinations showed an aggregation of silicone particles on the fiber surface.