Ultraviolet Radiation Curing Treatments for Shrink-Resistant Wool Fabric Part I: Monomer Systems

摘要

The application of UV curing and corona discharge technology to textiles is intro- duced and discussed. The influence of UV photoreactive monomer on the shrinkage and mechanical properties of corona and nonpretreated 100/100 wool gabardine fabric is detailed. Machine washability can be achieved at low add-on by incorporating a UV curable silicone into the formulation and a post-cure steam treatment.