Investigation of ultraviolet protective cotton knitwear fabric with chemical approach

C. H. Au; Chi Wai Kan; Kwok Cheong Jimmy Lam; S. P. Ng; Hong Hu; C. W M Yuen

Investigation of ultraviolet protective cotton knitwear fabric with chemical approach

C. H. Au, Chi Wai Kan, Kwok Cheong Jimmy Lam, S. P. Ng, Hong Hu, C. W M Yuen

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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
Title of host publication	Fiber Society 2012 Spring Conference: Fiber Research for Tomorrow's Applications
Publisher	Fiber Society
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2012
Event	2012 Spring Conference of the Fiber Society - St. Gallen, Switzerland Duration: 23 May 2012 → 25 May 2012

Conference

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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Materials Science(all)

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Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review

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