Materials (Jul 2022)

Reactive Printing and Wash Fastness of Inherent Flame Retardant Fabrics for Dual Use

  • Martinia Glogar,
  • Tanja Pušić,
  • Veronika Lovreškov,
  • Tea Kaurin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15144791
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 14
p. 4791

Abstract

Read online

The possibility of reactive printability on protective flame—resistant fabrics, varied in composition of weft threads and weave was investigated. In addition, the wash fastness of printed samples was analyzed. The functional properties of fabrics were assessed by measuring of the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI). Printing was performed with two printing pastes varied in thickeners and two dyestuff concentrations. The samples were analyzed by microscopic imaging using digital microscope and spectrophotometric measurement before and after the five washing cycles. The results confirmed the printability of FR inherent fabrics specified through fine colored effects and optimal wash fastness.

Keywords