Flame Retardant and Soil Release Curtain From 100% Polyester

Curtain is one of the most familiar examples of textile application in interior design and home decoration. It serves the purpose based on aesthetic as well as functional performance. Basically it provides a cover for a window to keep the light out or prevent people in the house from being seen by others outside. In addition to these, curtain must also meet some minimum requirements in relation to fire hazard; it must not propagate flame in case of fire. This study was directed toward the application of organic/inorganic salt of phosphor and perfluoro alkyl acrylic copolymer to obtain flame-retardant and durable-press as well as soil-release fabric made out of 100% polyester. The higher the concentration of chemicals used in the finishing the more pronounced the results: flame-retardancy, stiffness, and crease recovery angle (crease resistance) as well as soil-release ability. (Maskur, Muhamad Sofkhal Jamil, Mujib Islani, Risky Rinaldy)

Flame Retardant Finishing of 100% Cotton Uniform for Steel Industry Using Organo-Phosphorous Compound

The material used in this study is 100% cotton, and is intended for use as working uniform in steel industry or metal workshop. The selection was made based on the absorption property of cotton which is normally attributed to higher comfort. One of the most important requirements for any outfit used in such an environment like steel industry or metal workshop is adequate flame retardancy, that is material should not easily be consumed by fire and not propagate flame. This study was aimed at finding an optimum formula and condition for flame retardant finishing of 100% cotton without giving any adverse effect to its handle as well as its absorption. The fabric was first treated with nitrogen-containing phosphor compound (Pyrovatex CP New) to give the desired flame retardant property, and then with softening agent (Silicone N-100) to improve its handle. Cotton fabric treated with 500 g/l Pyrovatex CP New and 30 g/l Silicone N-100 showed good flame retardancy before repeated laundering, with ignition time and char length less than 2 seconds and 6 inch respectively, but then it failed to reach the same level of performance after 5 times repeated laundering. This shows that the treatment can only give a non-durable flame retardancy. (Shinta Citra N, Taufiq F, Wawan G, Yanti R)