Benha University

Neama Ahmed El-said Abd el-salam

Asst. Lecturer

Faculty of Applied Arts Textile Printing and Dyeing and Finishing

Polyurethane (PU) in Textile Finishing Process

Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science • 2024
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Authors Ahmed G. Hassabo 1 Nourhan A. Mohamed 2 Nehad Z. Gouda 2 Nadeen Khaleed 2 Sohaila Shaker 2 Neaama A. Abd El-Salam 2 Eman Abd El-Aziz 2
Keywords Polyurethane (PU) PU application finishing process
Journal Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science
Publisher Ahmed G. Hassabo
Volume Volume 21
Issue Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
Pages Pages 173-186
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
When it comes to the area of textile finishing applications, polyurethanes are practically a wonder material. They blend the suppleness of rubbers with the hardness and stiffness of metals and plastics. Polyurethane has become the standard material for many applications due to this combination of material properties and qualities. It has been used in a variety of industries, including the bio-medical sector, marine industry, elastomers, foams, textiles, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and adhesives. A variety of polyols and isocyanates can be used to create polyurethanes, To create high-performance products, water-borne urethanes have replaced solvent-based urethanes in a variety of finishing applications for textiles. As a result, PU has significantly advanced the field of functional textiles due to its low cost, capacity for mass production, and intriguing physicochemical characteristics. The PU-coated fabrics are extremely electrically and adhesively strong, more resistant to abrasion and weather, and highly resistant to chemicals and water.
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