UV Blocking Properties of Reactive Dyed Mercerized Fabric
C. W. Kan *
Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
Y. L. Lam
Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This paper is concerned with the effect of mercerization on the ultraviolet (UV) blocking property of 100% cotton knitted fabrics with different structures. In this study, we proposed that the mercerization process may enhance UV blocking property of 100% cotton knitted fabrics. UV measurement is carried out using a spectrophotometer and the results revealed that mercerization process did not have significant improvement on the UV blocking properties but the fabric structure did.
Keywords: Mercerization, UV blocking, cotton, knit