Investigation into the sequential application of cationic/anionic fixing agents to improve the oxidative washing resistance of CI Leuco Sulphur Black 1‐dyed cotton fabric. (11th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohtashim, Quratulain; Rigout, Muriel; Carr, Chris
• Is Part Of: Coloration technology. Volume 136:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 263
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 2020-02-11
• Subjects: Color -- Periodicals; Color in the textile industries -- Periodicals; Dyes and dyeing -- Periodicals; 667
• DOI: 10.1111/cote.12460
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-3581

Abstract

Abstract: Sulphur‐dyed cellulosic textiles are susceptible to washing powders containing activated peracid formulations resulting in obvious fading during repeated laundering. This study presents a novel one‐bath/two‐stage exhaust finishing process to improve the oxidative wash fastness of CI Leuco Sulphur Black 1‐dyed cotton fabric. The effect of the combined Tinofix ECO and Bayprotect Cl after‐treatment was to impart better colour fastness to oxidative International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 105 CO9 washing of the dyed cotton compared with those dyed fabrics after‐treated with Tinofix ECO alone. In addition, while the dyed fabrics rub and light fastness performances were unchanged by the after‐treatments, some improvement in the tensile strength of the combined Tinofix ECO and Bayprotect Cl after‐treated fabrics was observed.