Physical properties of methacrylamide and/or glycidylmethacrylate-grafted silk fabrics

To confer suitable hydrophobic properties and light fastness to silk fiber, Fuji silk (fabric) was grafted with methacrylamide (MAA) and/or glycidylmethacrylate (GMA). The physical properties of the fabrics were investigated. Grafting of MAA/GMA or GMA increased the tensile strength, flex abrasion r...

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Published inThe Journal of Sericultural Science of Japan Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 200 - 209
Main Authors KAKO, TAKESHI, KATAYAMA, AKIRA
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japanese Society of Sericultural Science 28.06.1993
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Summary:To confer suitable hydrophobic properties and light fastness to silk fiber, Fuji silk (fabric) was grafted with methacrylamide (MAA) and/or glycidylmethacrylate (GMA). The physical properties of the fabrics were investigated. Grafting of MAA/GMA or GMA increased the tensile strength, flex abrasion resistance, wrinkle resistance, wrinkle recovery, static friction coefficient and dryness, but decreased the moisture absorbency, water absorbency, heat resistance and air permeability. Elongation and bending stiffness of the MAA/GMA or GMA-grafted fabrics did not change. Fabric light fastness was not improved by grafting of MAA/GMA or GMA.
ISSN:0037-2455
1884-796X
DOI:10.11416/kontyushigen1930.62.200