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New Finishes for Terylene and Terylene Blend Fabrics
Author(s) -
GARRETT D. A.,
HARTLEY P. N.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
journal of the society of dyers and colourists
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1478-4408
pISSN - 0037-9859
DOI - 10.1111/j.1478-4408.1966.tb02720.x
Subject(s) - antistatic agent , durability , composite material , materials science , polymer science , layer (electronics)
Problems arising from the hydrophobic nature of Terylene (ICI) are discussed, viz. the generation of a static charge and consequent soiling. The first successful attempt to overcome these problems by modifying the fibre surface was a treatment with sodium polyglycollate, but this process was unsuitable for commercial use. A new finishing agent, Permalose T, which confers antistatic and improved anti–soiling properties was therefore developed, and its effect confirmed by wearer trials. The finish obtained has excellent durability, and its application to various Terylene and Terylene blend fabrics is described.