• Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.70-77
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• 2001

This study was conducted to identify the current status of occupational safety and health by checklist and to evaluate the airborne exposure to chemicals and to provide the appropriate recommendation for safety and health of laundries. A total of 20 laundries located in tile Gyungi district area were surveyed from July 20 to September 15, 2000. The prevalence of laundries having a stove and gas range were found to be 25 % and 55 %, respectively. Smoking is not allowed in 60 % of the laundries. Only 10 % of dry-cleaners were isolated. Ventilation systems in laundries had not been annually inspected. Most of the workers didn't put on respirators, MSDS were not available, and storage bottles did not contain warning labels. The bulk samples of dry cleaning agent include many chemicals that are not controlled by the MOL in Korea. The detected airborne organic solvents in the laundries were benzene, toluene, p-xylene, m-xylene, o-xylene, perchloroethylene, and 2-butoxy ethanol. The airborne concentrations of organic solvents were much less than the occupational exposure limits proposed by the Ministry of Labor(MOL) in Korea. But the concentrations of benzene exceeded the TLV of ACGIH. This study showed that the current status of occupational safety and health was not appropriate for workers in laundries. It is recommended that laundry workers should be educated for the treatment and storage of hazardous organic solvents to improve the occupational safety and health of the working environment as well as MSDS usage. Also, extended research and survey for the organic solvents that are not controlled by the MOL has to be conducted.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.167-176
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• 1978

The effect of additives in final rinse water during laundering on soiling, soil removal and some properties of fabrics has been studied with various fabrics. The additives examined were fabric softener (Sta-Puf), cationic surfactant (Apole PS), sizing materials such as CMC, PYA, cornstarch and mixture of CMC and cationic surfactant. The results obtained may be summerized as follows. L Addition of additives except PVA in final rinse water generally reduce the deposition of carbon-$CCl_4$ soil and it seems to be rather independant of the concentration of additives. The effect of additives on soil resistant is found to increase in the following order. cotton; Apole

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.30 no.11 s.158
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• pp.1589-1597
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• 2006

Nowadays, Korean consumers prefer drum-type washing machines to pulsator-type washers. Washing is a complex process involving the interaction of numerous physical and chemical influences. The main factors in the washing operations are the washing chemistry of the detergent along with the mechanical input, the wash temperature, and the time provided by the washing machine. Heavy-duty detergents that are used in drum-type washing machines contain different components from those used in vertical-axis washing machines. The bath ratio and the mechanical actions to which laundry is subjected are different between the drum-type and the vertical-axis washing machines. In this study we examined the effects of wash temperature, wash time, detergent concentration, and revolution speed on the removal of soils from artificially soiled cloths in a drum-type washing machine with heavy-duty commercial detergent. We used multiple regression analyses to find the relative importance of the factors and the optimum washing conditions. The results of these experiments showed that the washing temperature was the most important factor in the effective removal of most soils. This was followed by the washing time, the detergent concentration, and finally the revolution speed. In this study it was found that superfluous amounts of detergent did not sufficiently increase the soil removal rate. Koreans who are used to washing with cold water should increase the wash time to launder more efficiently.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.41-41
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• 2012

고급 스포츠웨어와 이너웨어 등에 많이 사용되고 있는 나일론/폴리우레탄 혼방제품은 염색에 있어서 Grin-through 현상, 인공피혁의 염료 이염 현상 등 많은 문제들이 존재한다. 본 연구의 나일론과 폴리우레탄 복합소재에서 나타나는 염색거동을 고찰하고 분석하여, 폴리우레탄 복합소재의 염색성을 개선하기 위하여 실시하였다. 폴리우레탄 복합소재는 해성분이 용출되지 않은 나일론 초극세사 소재에 폴리우레탄 수지를 함침하여 인공피혁과 같은 느낌을 주도록 직접 제조하였다. 제조된 폴리우레탄 함침 나일론 초극세사 소재의 해성분을 용출하였고, Red 색상의 밀링형 산성 염료, 함금속 염료와 반응성 염료에 따라 달라지는 염색특성 및 세탁 견뢰도 등을 고찰하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 다음과 같은 실험결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 나일론 초극세사와 폴리우레탄 수지를 준비하여 습식공정을 통해 인공피혁을 제조한 함침 소재를 알칼리 감량하였고, 감량률은 15~17% 정도로서 대부분의 해성분이 용출됨을 확인하였다. PPG와 PTMG로 구성된 폴리올을 기반으로 한 폴리우레탄 함침 피혁과 PTMG를 단독으로 사용한 함침 피혁의 염색성을 비교한 결과, PPG+PTMG 타입이 더 우수한 염색성을 나타내었다. 특히 밀링 타입과 함금속 타입 염료의 경우는 거의 2배 이상의 흡진율과 겉보기 색농도를 나타내었다. 한편, 반응성 염료의 경우는 두 종류의 폴리우레탄 필름에 거의 염착되지 않았기 때문에 앞으로의 염색실험에서 제외하였다. 견뢰도 측면에서는 각각의 피염물의 등급은 거의 유사하게 나타남을 확인하였다. 이상과 같은 결과로부터, 인공피혁 제조시 PPG+PTMG 타입의 폴리우레탄 수지를 사용하여 함침시 더 높은 색강도와 염착률을 얻을 수 있음을 알았다. 사용하는 염료의 종류를 좀 더 다양하게 하여 실험을 실시하고 폴리우레탄의 물성 및 분석 등의 추가적인 연구가 진행된다면, 인공피혁의 염색시에 발생하는 여러 가지 문제점들을 해결할 수 있을 것이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.27-27
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• 2012

나노필라멘트는 단면직경이 수백 나노미터에서 수십 나노미터 수준인 초극세 장섬유를 말하며, 해도형 복합방사로 얻어진 섬유를 알칼리 감량을 통해 해성분을 용출하여 도성분에 해당하는 나노필라멘트를 얻는다. 이러한 나노필라멘트사는 극세사와 마찬가지로 단위중량당 표면적이 크고, 작은 굴곡반경 및 낮은 굴곡 반발성으로 인하여 일반 합성섬유에 비하여 고가성 및 새로운 기능성을 부여하는 제품에 응용될 수 있다. 나노필라멘트 편물은 원사섬도, 편물의 조직, 밀도 및 중량 등에 따라 분할율과 용출 특성이 상이하므로 후가공 공정에 있어서 감량공정은 매우 중요하다. 또한 나노필라멘트와 같은 세사의 경우 일반사보다 비표면적이 증가하여 동일한 염색조건에서 옅은 색상을 나타낸다. 이로 인해 같은 색상을 위하여 보다 많은 염료를 투입해야 하며, 결과적으로 견뢰도 문제가 발생할 우려가 있다. 이 연구에서는 800nm급 해도형 나노필라멘트 PET 100% 또는 나노필라멘트와 일반 PET사를 복합한 편물을 이용하여 알칼리 감량거동 및 분산염료에 대한 염색성과 견뢰도를 연구하였다. 알칼리 감량이 진행됨에 따라 감량률이 증가하였으며, SEM분석, DSC분석, 양이온염료 염색법 등을 통하여 해성분 용출 및 도성분 분할이 진행되는 정도를 평가할 수 있었다. 나노필라멘트 편성물은 염료농도가 증가함에 따라 지속적으로 K/S값이 증가하였으나, 일반 극세사 편성물에 비해 낮은 K/S값을 얻었다. 또한 나노필라멘트/일반 PET 복합편물에 있어서 염색온도가 110에서 $130^{\circ}C$로 증가함에 따라 K/S값이 감소하였는데, 이는 고온에서 분산염료가 나노필라멘트로부터 일반 PET사로 이염이 더 많이 발생하였기 때문이라고 생각된다. 세탁견뢰도의 경우 양호하였으나, 일광견뢰도의 경우 1등급으로 매우 낮았다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.116-116
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• 2012

국내 섬유산업의 경쟁력을 향상시키고 채산성을 확보하기 위해 고부가가치 섬유 제품의 개발이 요구된다. 심미성을 발현하는 대표적인 후가공 기술인 카렌더 가공은 국내뿐만 아니라 국외 후진국에서도 보편화된 기술로 대량 생산으로 인한 가공비 저하, 물량 확보 등에 많은 어려움을 격고 있어 고부가가치의 신기술을 요구한다. 최근 이태리, 일본 등의 선진국에서 후가공 기술인 EMBO 롤러를 이용한 무아레 가공 원단이 고가로 거래되고 있다. 무아레(Moire)는 프랑스어로 "물결 모양의 무늬"라는 뜻으로 직물에 파형(波形)또는 나뭇결 무늬를 나타나게 하는 가공 기술로, 국내에서도 EMBO 롤러를 이용하여 무아레 가공을 하거나 두 겹의 원단을 이용한 무아레 가공이 시도되고 있으나, 전자의 경우 사용되는 롤러가 일반 롤러에 비해 훨씬 고가이고 한 종류의 롤러로 제한된 패턴 밖에 표현할 수 없고 적용 소재가 한정되는 등 많은 단점을 지니고 있고, 후자의 경우 세탁내구성이 나빠 상품화조차 되지 못하고 있어 현재 국내 섬유가공 기술로는 고내구성을 가지고 다양한 효과를 발현하는 무아레 가공이 불가능한 실정이다. 직물의 경 위사 밀도차이를 이용하여 무아레를 형성할 수 있다는 점에 착안하여, 경 위사 조직을 갖는 이형(離型)원단에 PU 수지를 코팅하여 격자무늬(grid) 필름을 제조하고 제조된 Grid 필름과 Base원단을 라미네이팅하여 경 위사 밀도차에 의해 무아레 무늬를 형성할 수 있었다. 이형원단과 Base원단의 경 위사의 밀도에 따라 다양한 패턴의 3차원 무아레 무늬를 발현시킬 수 있으며 합성섬유 및 천염섬유 등의 원단 소재에 제약 없이 영구 내구성의 무아레 제품을 생산할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구에서는 Grid 필름을 이용한 무아레 가공을 위하여 이형원단 제조 조건을 확립하였고, grid 필름 캐스팅 조건, 라미네이팅 조건을 달리하여 이형성 및 무아레 형상을 비교하여 고찰함으로써 제품화에 필요한 요소 기술의 기초를 마련하고자 한다.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.495-502
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• 2011

The plastic optical fiber has been previously known to have the limits in fabrication and care, due to its lack of flexibility and durability. Recently, an innovative technology of 'water-resistant & flexible optical fiber', in which the surface of etched POF(i.e., plastic optical fiber) is to be coated with a type of synthetic resin, has been developed. In this study, the post-treated POF-based flexible textiles were evaluated in terms of luminance, physical visibility and perceived visibility, according to the fabric lengths and colors of the light source. The POF-based flexible textile with 10cm fabric length and green light source appeared to show relatively higher illuminating effects. The maximum distance for perceived visibility of the POF-based flexible textiles was found to be 100m. Therefore, the results of this study are expected to be utilized as a fundamental for the further studies to develop the digital color clothing with application of POF-based flexible textile.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.121-126
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• 2002

The work presents a realistic human exposure assessment of indoor radon released from groundwater in a house. At first, a two-compartment model is developed to describe the generation and transfer of radon in indoor air from groundwater. The model is used to estimate radon concentrations profile of indoor air in a house us]ng by showering, washing clothes, and flushing toilets. Then, the study performs an uncertainty analysis of model input parameters to quantify the uncertainty in radon concentration profile. In order to estimate a daily internal dose of a specific tissue group in an adult through the inhalation of such indoor radon, 3 PBPK(Physiologically-Based Pharmaco-Kinetic) model is developed. Combining indoor radon profile and PBPK model is used to a realistic human assessment for such exposure. The results obtained from this study would be used to the evaluation of human risk by inhalation associated with the indoor radon released from groundwater.

• Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.115-122
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• 2017

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the changes in the particle filtration efficiencies of five cloth masks (4 plate types, 1 cup type) with an increasing number of machine washings and the degree of cloth expansion. Methods: NaCl aerosols were generated using an atomizer and passed through cloth masks in a dynamic aerosol chamber. Particle concentrations were measured both before and after for the cloth masks using an optical particle counter (OPC) in the size range of $0.3{\sim}10{\mu}m$. Results: In the original condition, the filtration efficiencies of the five cloth masks were A: 20.1%, B:30.9%, C: 25.0%, D: 26.5%, and E: 40.9%. As the number of washings increased in the order of one, two, and four times, the filtration efficiencies of cloth mask C increased. The filtration efficiency of A, D, and E increased after the first washing. With the exception of B, the filtration efficiency of cloth masks increased after the second washing and those of all cloth masks increased after the fourth washing. This might be caused by the fibers untangling from the yarn and being freed at one end. In this status, the packing density of the textile will not change, but the distances between fibers will increase, which might bring about an increase in filtration efficiency. When the cloth masks were extended by 10% and 20% in one direction, the filtration efficiencies of cloth masks B, D, and E decreased at 10% extension, and those of all cloth masks decreased at 20% extension. When the cloth masks were expanded by 10% and 20% in two directions, the filtration efficiencies of all cloth masks decreased by at least 34.7% at 10% extension, and by at least 60.9% at 20% extension Conclusions: The filtration efficiency of cloth masks could decrease after one to two machine washings, but will increase after four washings in comparison with their original performances. The filtration efficiency of cloth masks will decrease when they are expanded, such as when stretching over the nose during wearing status.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.1004-1012
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• 2015

The purpose of this study is to investigate the loess dyeability of soybean fabric using loess as colorants. Recent days, various textile products such as inner wears, sheets and interior goods are manufactured using materials dyed with loess emphasizing its improved metabolism, anti-bacterial, deodorizing properties, and far infrared ray emissions. Soybean fabric was dyed with loess solution according to concentration of loess, dyeing temperature and dyeing time. To improve washing fastness, soybean fabric and dyed soybean fabric with loess were mordanted by mordanting agents such as sodium chloride(NaCl), Acetic acid(CH₃COOH) and Aluminium Potassium Sulfate(AlK(SO₄)₂·12H₂O). Dyeability and color characteristics of dyed soybean fabric were obtained by CCM observation. Particle size distribution of loess, the dyeability(K/S) of soybean fabric, morphology and washing durability of loess dyed soybean fabric were investigated. The results obtained were as follows; Mean average diameter of loess was 1.08µm. The main components of loess used in this study were silicon dioxide(SiO₂), aluminium oxide(Al₂O₃), and iron oxide(Fe₂O₃). The content of these three component was above 75 weight %. The dyeability of soybean fabric was increased gradually with increasing concentration of loess. The optimum dyeing temperature and dyeing time were 90℃ and 60minutes expectively. The fastness to washing according to concentration of loess and mordanting method indicated good grade result as more than 4 degree in all conditions.