Title of article :
Study on polyester fabric using polyvinyl alcohol in alkaline medium to enhance the hydrophilic character
Author/Authors :
PITCHAI, S. PSG College of Technology, India , MOSES, J. JEYAKODI PSG College of Technology - Department of Chemistry and Applied chemistry, India , NATARAJAN, SWARNA PSG College of Technology - Department of Basic Sciences (Chemistry), India
Abstract :
Polyester (PET) fabric was treated with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in alkaline medium. The moisture regain, water retention and wickability of the PVA treated polyester fabric were tested. The presence of PVA in the treated PET fabric was assessed by spot test. The treated fabric was also characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The PVA treated polyester fabric showed improved hydrophilic character over intact and sodium hydroxide treated PET fabrics.
Keywords :
Hydrophilic character , polyester fabric , PVA , SEM , wicking.
Journal title :
Kuwait Journal of Science
Journal title :
Kuwait Journal of Science
