Imparting Enhanced Hydrophobicity to Polyester Fabrics: Formation of Ultrathin Water-Repelling Coatings on the Fiber Surface

摘要

A new technology for hydrophobization of synthetic fiber materials was described. This technological approach is based on formation of nanosized fluoropolymer coatings from solutions of low-molecular-weight fraction of ultradispersed polytetrafluoroethylene and tetrafluoroethylene telomers. The mechanism of formation of protective coatings was described, and the properties of polyester materials thus modified were presented.