From the standpoint of end-use and practical performances, attention was focused on preparing a multifunctional cotton fabric which possesses performances of flame retardancy combined with water repellency. Studies were attempted to establish the finishing condition by which both performances play their rolls in the best condition.
The results are summarized as follows, as far as findings obtained from the present investigations are concerned.
1. In the case of the use of undurable flame retardants, Scotch Guard
® (fluorine type) showed the highest applicability as a water repellent agent, the most favorable concentrations of which were found to be 7% for 30% of flame retardant N and 3% for 20% of flame retardant B respectively. As to the curing condition, heating for 7min at 150°C was regarded as most adequate.
2. In the case of combination with durable flame retardants, flame retardant C preferred a fluorine type water repellent Scotch Guard
®, while silicone type Geranex
® was recommendable for flame retardant P. Curing for 4.5min at 160°C gave the most favorable results.
The most recommendable soaping conditions were revealed to rinse for 5min at 40°C for flame retardant C and 0.5min, 90°C for flame retardant P respectively.
As a result of 25-cycle laundering, better durability was observed for the flame retardancy than water repellency in the case of combination of flame retardant P and Geranex
®. On the other hand, water repellency was more durable when flame retardant C was combined with Scotch Guard
®.
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