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Advances in Anti-Wrinkle Finishing Agent for Natural Fabrics
Haoqian Luo1, Haifeng Sun1, Man Zhang2
1College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Polymers
|February 13, 2026
Summary
New eco-friendly finishing agents improve wrinkle resistance in natural fabrics like cotton and silk. These formaldehyde-free treatments balance fabric properties and add functions like antibacterial resistance for sustainable textiles.
Area of Science:
- Textile Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Sustainable Manufacturing
Background:
- Natural fabrics (cotton, silk) are valued but prone to wrinkling, limiting their application.
- Traditional anti-wrinkle finishes often release formaldehyde and lack balanced performance.
- Existing methods struggle to integrate wrinkle resistance with other desirable fabric properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in eco-friendly anti-wrinkle finishing for cotton and silk.
- To analyze strategies for balancing fabric properties and achieving multi-functionality.
- To highlight sustainable approaches in textile finishing.
Main Methods:
- Review of environmentally friendly formaldehyde-free finishing agents (e.g., carboxylated polyaldehyde sucrose, α-lipoic acid).
- Analysis of strategies including natural product modification and organic-inorganic hybridization.
- Examination of optimization techniques like response surface methodology (RSM).
Main Results:
- Development of formaldehyde-free agents that balance wrinkle resistance, mechanical properties, hydrophilicity, and yellowing resistance.
- Successful integration of wrinkle resistance with dyeing, flame retardancy, and antibacterial properties.
- Precise process parameter regulation achieved through optimization methods like RSM.
Conclusions:
- Eco-friendly finishing agents offer a sustainable alternative to traditional methods for cotton and silk.
- These agents enhance fabric performance and enable multi-functionalization.
- Future research should focus on green chemistry, high performance, and coordinated multi-functionality for sustainable textile development.
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