Investigation of ultraviolet protective cotton knitwear fabric with chemical approach

C. H. Au; C. W. Kan; J. K.C. Lam; S. P. Ng; H. Hu; C. W.M. Yuen

Investigation of ultraviolet protective cotton knitwear fabric with chemical approach

C. H. Au, C. W. Kan, J. K.C. Lam, S. P. Ng, H. Hu, C. W.M. Yuen

Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies (SEHS)

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Abstract

Clothing has been considered as an useful means of protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, as textiles form a tangible intimate covering on human skin. Recently, quantifying the degree of protection offered by textile materials is in the forefront. However, previous research on UV protection textile was limited on woven fabric. Cotton knit fabric is usually consider as poor protection against UV radiation due to its complicated yarn structures and bent stitches. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the UV protection of cotton knit fabric could be enhanced through the judicious selection and application of dyes and Optical Brightening Agent (OBA).

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	2012 Spring Conference of the Fiber Society - St. Gallen, Switzerland Duration: 23 May 2012 → 25 May 2012

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Conference	2012 Spring Conference of the Fiber Society
Country/Territory	Switzerland
City	St. Gallen
Period	23/05/12 → 25/05/12

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