An Overview on Surface Modification of Cotton Fiber for Apparel Use

About 48 % cotton fiber is consumed as clothing materials all over the globe. It is popular for softness, versatility, absorbance and breathability. Cotton is hydrophilic in nature and therefore, it can absorb sweat from the human body and can release in the surface that makes it comfortable. But it...

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Published in:	Journal of polymers and the environment Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 181 - 190
Main Authors:	Mahbubul Bashar, M., Khan, Mubarak A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Boston Springer US 01.03.2013 Springer Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	absorbance anti-infective properties Applied sciences biocompatibility biodegradability Biodegradation Biopolymers Chemistry Chemistry and Materials Science Chitosan Cotton Environmental Chemistry Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology Exact sciences and technology fabrics Fibers Fibers and threads Forms of application and semi-finished materials hardness humans hydrophilicity Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering lint cotton Materials Science Microbial degradation Microorganisms odors Original Paper Polymer industry, paints, wood Polymer Sciences Polymers Shrinkage skin irritation starch Surface chemistry sweat Technology of polymers Textiles Modification of cotton Dye uptake Antimicrobial activity Wrinkle resistance State of the art Dyeability Cotton fiber Surface treatment Bactericidal effect
ISSN:	1566-2543, 1572-8900, 1572-8919
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