Color Build-Up and UV-Protection Performance of Encapsulated Photochromic Dye-Treated Cotton Fabrics
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Emriye Perrin AKÇAKOCA KUMBASAR, Ahmet ÇAY, Seniha MORSÜMBÜL, Bojana Voncına
AATCC JOURNAL OF RESEARCH, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2016, vol 3, pp 1-7
DOI: 10.14504/ajr.3.2.1
Summary
A spirooxazine-based photochromic dye was encapsulated by an oil-in-water emulsion, solvent evaporation method. The encapsulated dye was applied to cotton fabric by a pad-cure process with different binder types. Ultraviolet (UV) protection was increased with application of the encapsulated photochromic dye. The type of binder used affected the photochromic color build-up during UV irradiation and could modify the UV protection imparted by the encapsulated photochromic dyes on textiles.