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http://dx.doi.org/10.5764/TCF.2013.25.3.215

Improving the Fading of Reusable Surgical Gown by Repeated Severe Laundering and Sterilization Condition  

Kim, Ji Yeon (Department of Advanced Organic Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
Min, Mun Hong (Korea Dyeing and Finishing Technology Institute)
Yeum, Jeong Hyun (Department of Advanced Organic Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
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Textile Coloration and Finishing / v.25, no.3, 2013 , pp. 215-222 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to minimize fading fabrics of surgical gown by repeated severe laundering and sterilization condition. The study showed that the best conditions were reduction cleaning using sulphinic acid derivatives or glucose organic chemicals at $98^{\circ}C$ alkaline solutions. In these conditions, color difference values(dE) were below 1.0 that means unrecognizable color change by repeated laundering and sterilization. If it treated with only laundering, reduction cleaning conditions may adjust over $80^{\circ}C$ alkaline solution. In conclusion, it is needed to select the high-washing fastness dye and reduction cleaning using sulphinic acid derivatives or glucose organic chemicals at $98^{\circ}C$ alkaline solutions for removal unfixed dyes.
Keywords
reusable; surgical gown; laundering; sterilization; fading;
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