Concurrent Potentials for UV Protection and Antimicrobial Functionalization and Coloration of Man-Made Fabrics | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 June 2025 | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2025.379075.11654 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Rehab Mahmoud Kotb   ; Asmaa Alaa El.din Ibrahim; Amira Waheed Khorshid; Hajer Abdelsttar Abdullah; Nesma Elsaid Mohamed; Sara Omar Mohamed; Aya Saeed Nasr-Eldean; Alaa Ashraf Elsayed
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| Textile and Clothing Division, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| The growing significance of implementing integrated strategies for functional finishing and coloration is increasingly recognized in textile industry. This research employs one-step methodology that integrates multiple finishing and coloration techniques to identify the optimal conditions for maximizing the benefits of these processes. Accordingly, key functionalization and coloration attributes of polyester and viscose/polyamide fabrics, including ultraviolet blocking capability, antimicrobial efficiency, dyeing, transfer, and silkscreen printing techniques were studied to determine the optimal finishing and coloration scenario for the fabrics. Additionally, some mechanical properties of the fabrics, fastness properties, and surface characterization using scanning electron microscopy were assessed to evaluate the impact of functional finishing on the finished and colored fabrics. The findings revealed that simultaneous alkaline hydrolysis, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide finishing of polyester followed by transfer printing, as well as organic UV absorber and reactive dyeing of viscose/polyamide fabric, achieved optimal results and represented the best option for color strength, ultraviolet blocking (50+ and excellent rating), antimicrobial efficacy (~99% reduction), and mechanical and fastness properties. Scanning electron microscopy results indicated changes in fabric surfaces and the presence of metal oxides used after the finishing process. The fabrics developed offer promising functional options for apparel and various textile applications. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Man-made fabrics; functional finishing; UV blocking; antimicrobial; fabric coloration | ||||
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