Study on the Structure and the Physical Properties of Synthetic Fibers Treated with Organic Solvents (V) -The Shrinkage Behavior and Property Change of Woven Fabric Composed of Nylon 6 Filaments by Formic Acid Treatment-

용제처리에 의한 합성섬유의 구조와 물성에 관한 연구(V) -Formic Acid 처리에 의한 Nylon 6 Filament 직물의 수축거동 및 성질변화-

  • Lee, Yang-Hun (Department of Clothing and Textiles, College of Natural Science, Dong A University) ;
  • Park, Suk-Chul (Department of Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Economics, Pusan National University)
  • Published : 1989.12.01

Abstract

The woven fabric composed of nylon 6 filaments was treated with aqueous solutions (20, 30, 40, 50, 60%) of formic acid at 3$0^{\circ}C$ for 10 minutes under unrestrained condition, and the shrinkage behavior and some kinds of properties were examined. The shrinkages of the constituent yarns and fabric were increased with formic acid concentration, but they were lower than that of the original filaments because of fabric-structural factors. And the shrinkage of the warp was lower than that of the weft because of the residual stress from weaving process. By the restraint forces such as fabric-structural factors and residual stress, the constituent filaments were damaged partially at 60% of formic acid concentration and the degree of damage on the warp was greater than on the weft. And though the fabric count were increased overall, the spacing between the warps was decreased prior to the weft and eliminated nearly at 60% of formic acid concentration. The thickness, tensile strength, elongation, and handle value of fabric were increased overall with formic acid concentration excepting that the tensile strength for both the warp and weft directions and the elongation for the warp direction were decreased instead by the damage of yarns. But the crease recovery was decreased except the case of the weft direction at 60% of formic acid concentration.

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