Finishing of Nylon/Cotton Fabric with ZnO/TiO2 Nanocomposite

摘要

Nylon/cotton (NYCO) fabric is one of the most applicable fabrics in producing clothes. Its appropriate properties such as high abrasion resistance and comfort caused to be used in labor cloths, uniform and dressing. Accordingly, in this research NYCO fabric finished with ZnO/ TiO2 to investigate the improvement of light and washing fastness. Meanwhile we try to expand the application of this fabric in other sections like hospital clothes by adding antibacterial property. Therefore, nano ZnO/TiO2 in different concentrations (30,40,50 & 60 ppm) was applied and cured to the fabric then handling, color appearance, light and washing fastness and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. SEM was used to assess the distribution of nanocomposite. The results represent considerable improvement in light and washing fastness. In addition there is no change in handling and color appearance. It is also indicated the highest antibacterial property against E.Coli and S. Aureus which was appeared at 60ppm.