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Advanced Study on Polymer-Based Textiles

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 7093

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Prof. Dr. Ivana Salopek Čubrić

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Department of Textile Design and Management, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: materials; comfort; aging; evaluation; protocol
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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue in Polymers entitled “Advanced Study in Polymer-Based Textiles“ incorporates a deep understanding of both polymer science and textile engineering by covering a wide range of areas involved in the study of polymer materials. The Special Issue is dedicated to recent advances in the research and development of polymer-based materials, including but not limited to polymer material characterization, processing techniques, polymer chemistry, material functionalization and modification, as well as the development and performance of nanostructured polymers. In addition, this Special Issue is focused on promoting an interdisciplinary approach to research in order to address the complex challenges of the 21st century and make meaningful advances in the challenging field of polymer science. Therefore, we kindly invite researchers in the field to submit research articles or reviews on the latest research in the described areas.

Prof. Dr. Ivana Salopek Čubrić
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • polymer
  • textile
  • material processing and characterization
  • nanochemistry

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Evaluation of the UV Protection Properties of Para-Aramid Woven Fabrics with Various Specialty Core Yarns
by Klara Kostajnšek, Matejka Bizjak, Gözde Ertekin and Mustafa Ertekin
Polymers 2024, 16(21), 3090; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16213090 - 31 Oct 2024
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Para-aramid fibers, known for their remarkable strength and thermal stability, are frequently employed in protective textiles for military and aerospace applications. However, continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage their protective characteristics. This study analyzes the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) and UV [...] Read more.
Para-aramid fibers, known for their remarkable strength and thermal stability, are frequently employed in protective textiles for military and aerospace applications. However, continuous exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage their protective characteristics. This study analyzes the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) and UV transmittance of woven fabrics produced from 30/2 Ne spun para-aramid yarns in the warp and 10 Ne core-spun yarns in the weft. The weft yarns consisted of three sheath fibers—para-aramid, meta-aramid, and polyester—in combination with different specialty core materials. The results show significant differences in UPF before and after UV exposure, with para-aramid sheaths giving the highest improvement. UV exposure caused structural changes in the fibers, resulting in increased UV protection, particularly in fabrics with para-aramid sheaths. This study concludes that the combination of para-aramid fibers with specific core materials significantly enhances UV protection, making them well-suited for applications in high UV exposure environments. Full article
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Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO and TiO2 Hybrid Coatings for Textile UV Anti-Aging Protection
by Maja Somogyi Škoc, Jelena Macan, Suzana Jakovljević and Iva Rezić
Polymers 2024, 16(14), 2001; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16142001 - 12 Jul 2024
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The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize thin hybrid films on polyurethane-coated knitted fabrics and to achieve satisfactory color fastness to artificial light. Sol–gel-derived hybrid thin films were deposited via the dip-coating of 3-glycidoxypropiltrimethoxysilane. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize thin hybrid films on polyurethane-coated knitted fabrics and to achieve satisfactory color fastness to artificial light. Sol–gel-derived hybrid thin films were deposited via the dip-coating of 3-glycidoxypropiltrimethoxysilane. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopowders were added to compensate for the insufficient aging resistance, which manifests itself in low color fastness and is one of the most frequent complaints from manufacturers of coated marine fabrics (yachts, boats, etc.). The optimum processing conditions were determined by varying the concentration of precursors and auxiliaries, the mass concentration of TiO2 and ZnO nanopowders, the drawing speed, and the methods and process of fabric treatment. The hybrid films were also characterized using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total internal reflection, while Spectraflash SF 300 investigated color fastness. After 300 h of exposure in a xenon chamber, the thin hybrid films showed good color fastness and good resistance to washing cycles. The sol–gel treatment proved to be a successful answer to the manufacturers’ need for the post-treatment of polyurethane-coated knitted fabrics against UV radiation for use in the marine sector (yachts, speedboats, etc.). Full article
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Influence of Yarn and Fabric Properties on Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Retention over Time
by Ivana Salopek Čubrić and Goran Čubrić
Polymers 2024, 16(12), 1725; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16121725 - 17 Jun 2024
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The mechanical properties of textile materials play a crucial role in determining their comfort, functionality, performance, safety, and aesthetics. Understanding and optimizing these properties is essential to meet consumer demands. Key aspects of mechanical properties, such as surface roughness, abrasion resistance, and compression, [...] Read more.
The mechanical properties of textile materials play a crucial role in determining their comfort, functionality, performance, safety, and aesthetics. Understanding and optimizing these properties is essential to meet consumer demands. Key aspects of mechanical properties, such as surface roughness, abrasion resistance, and compression, have a significant impact on the touch and durability of the material, as demonstrated by various research studies. This study focuses on analyzing the mechanical properties of materials produced of different polymer yarns and their changes under combined aging factors. The findings emphasize the significance of textile abrasion resistance and surface roughness measurement, particularly for aged materials. Although the use of recycled polyester yarn is sustainable and offers advantages such as higher tensile strength, the results have shown that the use of conventional polyester yarn is more advantageous overall as it has higher abrasion resistance, a smoother surface texture, and better elasticity retention after aging. The insights presented are vital for designing high-performance sportswear, which is crucial in today’s competitive environment. Full article
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Bacterial Adhesion to Natural and Synthetic Fibre-Forming Polymers: Influence of Material Properties
by Nina Čuk, Barbara Simončič, Rok Fink and Brigita Tomšič
Polymers 2024, 16(17), 2409; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172409 - 24 Aug 2024
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Polymer-based textiles have a major impact on human well-being, as they provide the desired functional protection and aesthetic comfort when worn. However, natural and synthetic polymer-based textiles can also pose serious health risks, as they are surfaces that allow the adhesion of various [...] Read more.
Polymer-based textiles have a major impact on human well-being, as they provide the desired functional protection and aesthetic comfort when worn. However, natural and synthetic polymer-based textiles can also pose serious health risks, as they are surfaces that allow the adhesion of various bacteria, including pathogenic bacteria. To minimise these problems, antibacterial chemical treatments are generally applicable in the case of polymer-based textiles. However, to avoid the use of potentially toxic chemicals, sustainable approaches require the customised design of non-adhesive polymer-based textiles, considering their chemical, physicochemical, constructional, and textural properties. Before designing, several articles are required to gain sufficient knowledge of the described object. Despite the urgent need to combat bacteria (on polymer-based textiles), which pose a serious global health risk, only a few review articles have been published that address bacterial adhesion in the context of superhydrophobic and antibacterial textile materials, while only one review article holistically addresses the textile factors and their influence on this phenomenon. The aim of this review article is to expand the insufficient knowledge about bacterial adhesion to polymer-based textiles on the basis of theoretical findings and real examples through a high degree of structuring, simplification, holistic consideration, and visualization. Therefore, this review provides an insight into the mechanisms involved in bacterial adhesion and a comprehensive overview of the influence of different textile factors, such as chemical composition, hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, surface charge, surface free energy, roughness, and porosity, on bacterial adhesion. To emphasise the importance of the synergistic effect of the combined textile factors, examples of the influence of hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity in combination with surface charge, surface roughness, and porosity are discussed. From the review, it can be concluded that the combination of hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity and the surface charge of textile fibres and bacteria is crucial for bacterial adhesion, with roughness and porosity being the most important factors among the constructive and textural properties of polymer-based textiles. Full article
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