| Autor: |
Goynes, W. R.1 |
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Textile Chemist & Colorist & American Dyestuff Reporter. Jan2000, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p40-45. 6p. 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| Abstrakt: |
Waste fiber and fibers that require no chemical processing were used to produce a low-cost, semi-durable, nonwoven thermal blanket. Materials used were 70% reprocessed polyester and 30% greige cotton. Fabric were given a carboxylic acid finish to improve structural stability during use and laundering. These finished blankets were stable through at least five laundry cycles. The finish greatly reduced surface matting of loose fibers. An antibacterial finish was tested for specific use needs. Physical and thermal properties of the blankets were compared with four commercially available nonwoven blankets. The blanket material produced was lightweight, had a good hand, and exhibited excellent thermal and comfort qualities. Overall these "environmentally improved" fabrics can provide the textile industry with an economically viable product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
GreenFILE |
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