1. MODIFICATION OF FIBER SURFACES BY MONOMERIC ADDITIVES.
- Author
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Mares, Frank and Oxenrider, Bryce C.
- Subjects
SYNTHETIC fibers ,MANUFACTURING processes ,ADDITIVES ,TEMPERATURE ,SYNTHETIC fiber dyeing ,TEXTILE dyeing - Abstract
The article discusses an approach where the surface of man-made fibers would be modified during the fiber manufacturing process using small amounts of monomeric additives. The additives' integration into the polymeric matrix and their concentration near the fiber surface is described. Fibers having low surface energy resulting in water, oil, and dry soil repellency were prepared. It is shown that the modified fibers could be crimped, annealed, scoured, tufted and dyed without affecting the surface properties. Phenomena were also observed that resulted in a resistance to staining at room temperature and a means of controlling the dye strike on fabrics that are easily dyed.
- Published
- 1975