Monochlorotriazinyl-β-cyclodextrin grafting onto polyester fabrics and films

► Cyclodextrin grafting onto polyester is possible only in an alkaline environment. ► In same bath saponification of polyester occurs in first step followed by grafting. ► Sometimes, the saponification degree is greater than the grafting degree. ► FTIR, SEM, elemental analyse, washing durability demonstrated the grafting process. ► Higroscopicity, air permeability, mechanical properties were modified by grafting.