• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.100-100
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• 2012

상품성이 떨어지는 B, C급의 Split leather에 감온 기능성 Film을 부착하고, Film 부착 공정에서 유성 접착제의 사용을 배제한 친환경적인 고급 Laminated split leather를 제조 하였다. 온도에 따라 색이 변하는 감온 Microcapsule 염료를 이용한 Film의 색도, Touch감과 신장 등의 최적조건을 찾는 실험으로서 수성 PU 접착제, Wetting&levelling agent, 증점제, 감온 microcapsule 염료를 상온에서 혼합하여 Film을 제조한 다음 수성 PU 접착제와 Urethane용 경화제를 혼합한 접착제를 이용하여 가죽에 부착시켰다. 감온 microcapsule자체의 색도가 떨어지므로 두 번 코팅하는 방법으로 이 문제점을 보완 하였으며, 감온 microcapsule 염료의 함량에 따른 물성 평가를 하였고, 감온 microcapsule 염료를 이용한 Film 공정을 확립 하였다.

• Textile Coloration and Finishing
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.42-65
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• 2023

Leather is widely used in human lives and many industries, and the market size continues to grow. In terms of quality and durability, natural leather is still being used as the most luxurious product. And synthetic leather, made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU), were developed and being widely have been used as alternative materials for natural leather. Processes, properties and issues of these leather were reviewed. Then silicone leather was reviewed why they can be good candidates for leather. Properties of general silicone polymers and silicone rubber coating agents were reviewed such as eco-friendliness, human-friendliness, stain resistances, resistance to uv light and ozone, heat stability and so on. Papers and patents related to silicone leather were studied to understand current status of development and commercialization of silicone leather. Finally direction of development was described how to improve deficient performances of current silicone leather, such as formulation of silicone, combination with organic materials and manufacturing processes.

• Textile Coloration and Finishing
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2008

The study has attempted to introduce a new coating than the conventional standardized method of spray, padding and roll coating. The study has focused on finding condition for separating water and organic layer in marble bath and surface effects according to kind of raw hide. It was found that dyestuff-free was to be used in water layer and the input amount of initial insoluble pigment to be added in marble bath should be adjusted following the change of surface area of the marble bath in order to get efficient marble effect while preventing coagulation of water and organic layers. Eventually, amorphous high value-added leather could be obtained treated in process other than the conventional standardized method. Even raw hides of low grades($C{\sim}E$ grades) could be processed into amorphous marble effect that could conceal or shield surface scratches by the colorant, which eventually eliminated necessity of using excessive amount of chemicals in the coating process leading to achieving high quality marble leather of natural look.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.817-824
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• 2016

The introduction of natural dyes into modern dye houses is very promising green chemistry concept that should be popularized more to reduce the dependency of leather dyeing on some toxic and non-biodegradable synthetic dyes. In this study, the properties of dyeing of cochineal on cow leather were evaluated. The proper dyeing conditions were identified with dye uptake (K/S values) depending on the colorant concentration, dyeing duration, dyeing temperature, and dye bath pH. For the proper mordanting conditions, color changes for different mordants were observed as $La^{*}b^{*}$ and H V/C values. Color fastness (light, rubbing, and dry cleaning) was also examined. Additionally, antibacterial properties and UV protection were examined. The results were as follows: The optimized dyeing conditions were 300% o.w.f., $40^{\circ}C$, 40 min., and pH 5. The cow leather color was red in the absence of mordanting, while it was red purple after being mordanted with Al and Cu, and purple mordanted with Fe. The K/S value of cow leathers increased in the order of the dyeing using $AlK(SO_4)_2$ > $CuSO_4$ > $FeSO_4$. The colorfastness to light and rubbing were reduced compared to original (untreated) cow leather. However dry cleaning fastness was very satisfactory, with a 4~5 rating. The dyed and pre-mordanting dyed cow leather showed excellent antibacterial properties.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• v.56 no.4
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• pp.201-208
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• 2021

In this study, the effect of petroleum resin on the mechanical strength, morphology, and vibration damping characteristics of natural rubber (NR) composites was observed. The NR composites plasticized by adding petroleum resin showed decreased hardness and mechanical properties. A morphology analysis indicated that as the amount of petroleum resin increased, carbon black aggregates (or agglomerates) observed at the fracture surface decreased, resulting in an improvement in the dispersibility. In addition, as 20 phr of petroleum resin was added, the effective damping temperature range increased by approximately 11.4%, the hysteresis loss rate increased by 15.2%, and the resilience decreased by 36.6%. Therefore, it was confirmed that the vibration damping characteristics improved with the addition of petroleum resin. This was because the rubber-filler interaction between the NR molecular chain of the NR composite and the carbon black particles improved by the addition of petroleum resin.

• Textile Coloration and Finishing
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.294-303
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• 2018

In this study, eco-friendly natural dyeing for pig leather was explored by using onion skin which is food waste. Sodium caseinate was used as a pre-treatment agent to improve dyeability of pig leather and its effect on dye uptake was investigated according to treatment concentration. Dye uptake of the pre-treated pig leather was increased by about two times compared to untreated one at 0.2% pre-treatment concentration. Onion skin colorant imparted YR color on pig leather. After mordanting, the color of pretreated/dyed pig leather was varied from brick-red to khaki shades. However, mordanting did not improved dye uptake of the pre-treated/dyed pig leather significantly. The color-fastnesses of un-mordanted samples to light, dry cleaning, rubbing were grades 3-4, 5, and 4, respectively, which is good enough to meet all Korean Standard for Fastness of leather products. After mordanting, the light fastness of pig leather was improved to 4, 4-5 grade. The efficacy of sodium caseinate as a pre-treatment agent for pig leather was verified by improved dye uptake and good colorfastness. And, the natural dyeing of pig leather using food waste would be a significant sustainable way in terms of eco-friendliness and reuse of biomass to reduce environmental pollution.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.77-86
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• 2017

This study aims to explore the unethical issues in leather processing and to develop designs of leather products based on the concept of reincarnation by ecosystem circulation. The method used in this research include the review of previous literature and the design process for development fashion accessories using waste leather. The design process comprises collecting waste leather, classifying waste leather by type, color, and size, and developing leather products according to line carnation method. For this research, the material was limited to waste cowhide leather collected from leather workshops and leather product factories. The leather pieces were divided into typical and atypical types and developed leather accessories based on the leather piece's color and size. A twill brooch, four-string bracelet, a brooch using the four-stringed leather strap and mini handbag designs were developed using regular type waste leather. An armband of abstract patterns and a cellphone case with graffiti pattern using irregular type over-splitting waste leather. The environmental issues in design are observed as part of understanding the significance of this study. Development of waste leather accessory can expand the usability of the waste leather as well as increase the product value by creating limited-line editions. By understanding the role and benefits of sustainable upcycling, this research suggests an efficient way to use waste materials in fashion to coexist with the natural environment.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2012.03a
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• pp.101-101
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• 2012

천연가죽에 색상을 부여하기 위한 염색공정에서 종전의 합성염료가 아닌 자연에서 추출한 천연염료를 이용하여 블루색상을 가지는 피혁 제조 공정을 확립하였다. 피혁에 적용 가능한 블루색상을 가지는 천연염료 중에 쪽 염료가 유일한 상황이다. 가죽 무게 대비 5%의 쪽염료를 가죽 제조 드럼에 투입하여 100분간 충분히 회전시킨 후에 가죽의 유연성을 부여하는 가지제를 12% 추가로 투입하여 블루 색상을 가지는 가죽을 제조하였다. 그 결과 마찰견뢰도, 일광견뢰도, K/S가 우수한 피혁 염색공정을 확립하였다.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.55-70
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• 2022

In the 21^st century, the demand for eco-friendly leather, such as eco-leather and vegan leather, is steadily increasing. This study examines the influence of eco-friendliness on consumers' purchasing intentions and the possibility of eco-friendly changes in the fashion accessory market, which is dominated by leather material and leather substitutes. This study administered a questionnaire survey to 227 males and females between 20 and 60 years of age in Korea. With a 5-point Likert scale, data were collected on evaluation criteria when purchasing shoes and bags and purchasing intention of various leather substitute materials according to the democratic variables. The eco-friendliness attitude was divided into eco-consciousness and green behavior. As the eco-friendly attitude increased, most purchasing standards increased, but the purchasing criteria, such as trends, brands, and prices, did not correlate with the eco-friendly attitude. The eco-consciousness of a consumer had a high correlation with the design evaluation criteria, while the green behavior of the consumer aligned with durability and comfort criteria when purchasing a bag. There was a preference for recycled leather, vegetable leather, synthetic leather, and chemical leather, and the fabric type was ranked as natural fiber, biodegradable fiber, and synthetic fiber. Consumers with both green behavior and eco-consciousness are more likely to purchase biodegradable textiles and vegetable leather for the material of shoes and bags.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.53-53
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• 2011

자동차용 천연가죽 시트의 제조 공정에서 크롬과 비크롬 Metalic 탄닝제, 식물성 탄닝제, 신탄(Syntan) 및 가지제(Fatliuor) 등의 종류와 함량에 따른 인장강도, 신장율, 정하중 신율, 잔류줄음율 등을 측정하여 특정하중에 따른 콜라겐 섬유 조직의 영구변형율과의 상관관계를 비교 분석해본 결과, 크롬 및 비크롬계 탄닝제에 비해 식물성 탄닝제를 적용하였을 때 조직의 변형율이 적었으며, 리틴닝 공정에서 아크릴계, 레진계 및 단백질계 신탄을 혼합 적용하였을 때 가죽의 배(Belly)부위의 물성 균일화 효과가 우수하였으며, 음이온성 가지제 9%를 사용하여 가죽에 유연성을 부여함으로써 조직이 치밀하고 변형율이 감소되어 내구성이 우수한 결과를 나타내었다.