Textile Science and Engineering (한국섬유공학회지)

The Korean Fiber Society (한국섬유공학회)
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Improvement of Waterproof and Moisture-Permeable Functionality of Electrospun Nanoweb 2-Layer Fabrics

Feather Touch 유제 처리에 의한 나노웹 이중 직물의 투습방수 성능 향상

  • Nho, Hye Jin (Department of Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lim, Jong Cheol (Department of Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Yong Wan (Korea Institute of Convergence Textile) ;
  • Kim, Hwan Chul (Department of Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Chonbuk National University)
  • 노혜진 (전북대학교 유기소재파이버공학과) ;
  • 임종철 (전북대학교 유기소재파이버공학과) ;
  • 박용완 (ECO융합섬유연구원) ;
  • 김환철 (전북대학교 유기소재파이버공학과)
  • Received : 2017.03.22
  • Accepted : 2017.05.16
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

The electrospun nano-web is a very good candidate to replace Gore-Tex due to its similar structural characteristics. However, its water resistance is relatively low compared to Gore-Tex. In this study, silicone oils were applied to enhance the water resistance of nano-webs by coating their surface using the cross-linking reaction of the oils. Treating conditions such as time, temperature, and concentration of oil were varied and moisture permeability and water resistance were examined. DSC was used to test the curing reaction of the oils. FT-IR and scanning electron microscopy were used to confirm the crosslinking reaction between oils. The best result was obtained by treatment with an oil concentration of 3%, under the thermal treatment conditions of $150^{\circ}C$. for 120 s. As a result, the durability and water resistance of the fabric were improved, while moisture permeability was partly maintained.

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