Chemical silver plating and its application to textile fabric design

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 96; no. 3; pp. 919 - 926
• Main Authors: Jiang, S. Q., Newton, E., Yuen, C. W. M., Kan, C. W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 05.05.2005; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; fibers; Fibers and threads; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; modification; Polymer industry, paints, wood; surfaces; Technology of polymers; thin films; fibers; Color; Ester polymer; Synthetic fiber; Metallizing; Mechanical properties; Silver coating; Antistatic agent; Experimental study; Property processing relationship; modification; thin films; Structure processing relationship; Bending strength; surfaces; Optical properties; Natural fiber; Morphology; Woven material; Cotton fiber; Textile finishing
• ISSN: 0021-8995; 1097-4628; 1097-4682
• DOI: 10.1002/app.21541

Metalization is one of the finishing processes in textile treatments that can produce fabrics with a unique appearance. It has great potential for textiles and garments, including functional and decorative effects. Chemical plating is an autocatalytic deposition method for precision work in conventional manufacturing. In this study, the operation and final properties of the chemical silver plating of cotton and polyester fabrics were investigated. The results showed that a specific performance of silver‐plated fabric could be obtained if the optimum chemical‐plating conditions were chosen. In addition, a fabric design practice employed by this chemical technique with a craft approach achieved a diverse effect. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 96: 919–926, 2005