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New FunctionalTextiles from Bio-based and Degradable Fibers

Green production technologies for textiles with high added values

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New FunctionalTextiles from Bio-based and Degradable Fibers

This project made use of 100% bio-based and degradable PHBV/PLA fibers to develop a low temperature dyeing process for creating new functional textiles. This green production process of disperse dyes achieves high dye uptake and colour fastness. The process can save 32% energy compared with that for dyeing PET fabrics. The resulting textiles have outstanding natural anti-bacterial and mite-resistant properties without using any additional chemical agents. The research has explored high-value functional applications like medical textiles, home textiles, intimate apparel and footwear. The developed fabrics have soft and smooth hand feel, excellent anti-pilling and anti-snagging performance, thermal conductivity and drapability.

Special Features and Advantages

  • The low-temperature dyeing technology is a green production process that saves 32% energy consumption.
  • High dye uptake implies low discharge of dyestuff in waste water.
  • High quality textiles with excellent properties, such as colour fastness, hand feel and drapability.
  • Cost-effective and reliable mass production technologies without the need to use additional / modify equipment.
  • The new functional textiles are naturally anti-bacterial and mite-resistant without using any additional chemical agents in the fibers or textile finishing.

Applications

  • Health care textiles: anti-bacterial dressing, compression stockings, surgical clothing and masks
  • Home textiles: duvet or mattress covers, bed sheets, pillow-cases, curtains and draperies, and covers with excellent anti-bacterial and mite-resistant properties
  • Fashion textiles: intimate apparel and socks that are odour-free and anti-bacterial 

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