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Investigation of the pilling behavior of natural, regenerated cellulose and their blends of knitted fabrics with different softeners

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dc.contributor.author Wijerathna, RADCP
dc.contributor.author Priyadarshani, ADMP
dc.contributor.author Nandasiri, GK
dc.contributor.editor Niles, SN
dc.contributor.editor Nandasiri, GK
dc.contributor.editor Pathirana, M
dc.contributor.editor Madhurangi, C
dc.date.accessioned 2023-11-22T06:18:17Z
dc.date.available 2023-11-22T06:18:17Z
dc.date.issued 2023-08-31
dc.identifier.citation Wijerathna, R.A.D.C.P., Priyadarshani, A.D.M.P., & Nandasiri, G.K., (2023). Investigation of the pilling behavior of natural, regenerated cellulose and their blends of knitted fabrics with different softeners. In S.N. Niles, G. K. Nandasiri, M. Pathirana, & C. Madhurangi (Eds.), Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (pp. 14-16). Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21692
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21692
dc.description.abstract The evolution of textiles from basic protection to advanced functionality has led to higher expectations for modern garments, encompassing swimwear, sportswear, and more. While fabric softeners enhance softness by reducing friction and creating a smooth texture, controlling pilling is vital. Pilling, small fiber balls on fabric, is particularly concerning in cellulose-based knitted fabrics. This issue stems from fibers' flexibility and low strength. Innovative methods, including modifying fibers, yarns, constructions, and finishes, target anti-pilling improvement. Softeners, commonly used as finishing agents, affect pilling differently based on type, concentration, and application. Some enhance resistance by reducing fuzziness and boosting fiber cohesion, while others reduce resistance by increasing fiber mobility. Balancing softness and pilling resistance require thorough testing to ensure textile quality aligns with end-user expectations This research will help the textile industry to understand how softeners affect the pilling behavior of cellulose knitted fabrics. Therefore, it's important for textile manufacturers to consider the potential impact of softeners on pilling when developing textile products, and to use appropriate techniques to minimize the pilling effect.
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.subject Pilling resistance en_US
dc.subject Cellulose en_US
dc.subject Regenerated fibres en_US
dc.subject Knitted fabrics en_US
dc.subject softeners en_US
dc.title Investigation of the pilling behavior of natural, regenerated cellulose and their blends of knitted fabrics with different softeners en_US
dc.type Conference-Extended-Abstract en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.place Moratuwa en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 14-16 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding Proceedings of the Textile Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (TERS2023) en_US
dc.identifier.email 181054B@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email 181036X@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email gayanin@uom.lk en_US


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