Influence of Fluorescence Whitening Treatment on the UV Blocking Property of 100% Cotton Knitted 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 was concerned with the effect of fluorescence whitening treatment on the UV blocking effect of 100% cotton knitted structure. UV measurement was carried out using a spectrophotometer and UVA transmission and UPF were obtained. The results revealed that fluorescence whitening process did affect much the UV blocking effect.
Keywords: Fluorescence whitening, UV blocking, cotton, knit