Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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674699 | Thermochimica Acta | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of this study was to develop natural dyed fabrics with thermo-regulating properties. Microcapsules (MCs) containing n-octadecane and n-eicosane were applied to the natural indigo-dyed cotton fabrics using the dot-screen printing method. A 50/50 mixture of the two MCs was also applied. At similar loading amounts for the microcapsules, the fabrics were capable of absorbing 18.66, 14.80, and 14.68Â JÂ gâ1 of latent heat for the n-eicosane MCs, the n-octadecane MCs, and the mixture of the two MCs, respectively. After 20 laundering cycles, about 94% of the latent heat was retained. The color of the fabrics changed negligibly with color difference (ÎE*) ranged 0.45-1.00 after MCs treatment and ranged 1.69-2.00 after 20 launderings. The latent heat was retained 70-89% after rubbing tests and 92-96% after ironing tests using a cover fabric in damp condition.
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Authors
Y. Shin, K. Son, D.I. Yoo,