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Comparison of Detergency and Fabric Deformation between Ultrasonic and Home Laundry

초음파 세탁과 가정 세탁의 세척성과 직물변형 비교

  • Nawon Hwang (School of Textile & Fashion Design, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Hae-won Chung (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Inha University) ;
  • Kwang-Woo Lee (School of Textile & Fashion Design, Kyungpook National University)
  • 황나원 (경북대학교 섬유패션디자인학부) ;
  • 정혜원 (인하대학교 의류디자인학과) ;
  • 이광우 (경북대학교 섬유패션디자인학부)
  • Received : 2023.04.05
  • Accepted : 2023.05.10
  • Published : 2023.06.28
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Abstract

In this study, the efficacy of ultrasonic washing in cotton and wool fabrics was compared and evaluated against conventional washing in terms of cleaning properties and fabric deformation. Factors such as washing temperature, time, liquid ratio, and detergent concentration were kept varied, and the cleaning properties of sebum-soiled fabrics were assessed using different detergents such as alcohol ethoxylate, linear alkylbenzenesulfonate, and IEC 60456 Reference Detergent A*. In addition, the effects and emulsification power of enzymes and oxygen bleach were examined. To compare the cleaning properties with general washing, a launder-O-meter was used. To investigate fabric deformation during the washing process, the loosening test cloth, shrinkage test cloth, and mechanical strength test cloth were compared between ultrasonic washing machines and household drum washing machines. The results indicate that ultrasonic washing exhibits superior cleaning properties than launder-O-meter when the temperature is low and the washing time is short. Furthermore, there is less deformation and damage during the washing process. It was also observed that the activity of the detergent increases when ultrasonic waves are applied to the washing process. Considering the increasing tendency to pursue convenience and simplicity in clothing management as well as the anticipated commercialization of smart clothing with built-in electric circuits, ultrasonic laundry could serve as a new alternative to existing laundry methods.

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