Hydrophilic modification of polyester fabric by applying nanocrystalline cellulose containing surface finish

► Quaternary ammonium chloride modification of nanocrystalline cellulose. ► Nanocrystalline cellulose incorporated textile surface finishing system. ► Hydrophilic modification of polyester fabric by applying nanocrystalline cellulose containing surface finish. ► Enhanced hydrophilicity and retention of cationic nanocrystalline cellulose.