Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.85, No.7, 1469-1476, 2002
Time optimization of ultraviolet-ozone pretreatment for improving wool fabrics properties
Wool fabrics were exposed to ultraviolet (UV)-ozone treatment for different periods. After exposure, the fabrics were analyzed by Fourior transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Also, the crystallinity and amorphousity regions were followed by an X-ray diffraction technique. The results were correlated by mechanical properties measurements. After a certain period of exposure, the dyeability and printability were improved because these abilities are strongly related to the percentage ratio of crystallinity regions to amorphousity regions in wool fabrics.