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Quickly UV-curing protective coating for cotton fabrics.

Mariusz Szołyga¹, Agnieszka Dutkiewicz¹, Hieronim Maciejewski²

¹Poznań Science and Technology Park, Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation, Rubież 46, Poznań 61-612, Poland.

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Summary

A new protective coating enhances cotton fibers with water repellency and flame resistance. This UV-crosslinked polysiloxane and organophosphate treatment maintains fabric flexibility and is wash-resistant.

Keywords:

Cotton fabric Cross-linking Dip-coating Flame retardancy Hydrophobicity Hydrothiolation Organophosphates Polysiloxanes Thiol-ene UV-fixed

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Textile Engineering

Background:

Cotton fibers have limitations in various applications.
Existing treatments often compromise natural fabric properties like flexibility.
There is a need for effective, easy-to-apply protective coatings for cotton.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and develop a novel protective coating for cotton fibers.
To improve properties such as hydrophobicity, thermal degradation resistance, and flammability.
To ensure the coating preserves the natural flexibility and appearance of cotton.

Main Methods:

Development of a coating formulation based on UV-crosslinked polysiloxanes and organophosphates.
Application of the coating at room temperature with a simple process.
Evaluation of coating properties including hydrophobicity, thermal stability, flammability, and wash resistance.

Main Results:

The coating significantly enhances water repellency and reduces thermal degradation rate.
Even thin layers impart high hydrophobicity, while thicker layers show reduced performance.
The coating effectively reduces fabric flammability and is resistant to washing with water and detergents.
Fabric flexibility and macroscopic appearance remain unchanged.

Conclusions:

A novel, easily applicable protective coating based on polysiloxanes and organophosphates effectively enhances cotton fiber properties.
The coating provides durable hydrophobicity and improved thermal and flame resistance without compromising fabric aesthetics or flexibility.
The study highlights an interesting inverse relationship between coating thickness and hydrophobic performance.