Abstract:
This study is undertaken to know about the Reflectance, Color Strength, Colorimetric value,
Bursting Strength, Rubbing fastness and Color Fastness to Wash (Staining & Color change) of
100% Cotton and 100% Viscose fabric. Here we have done Reactive dyeing for 2% (Red) shade
and then we apply strength improver finishing agent in both fabric. After we checked sample
Reflectance, Color Strength, Colorimetric value, Bursting Strength, Rubbing fastness test and
Color Fastness to Wash (Staining & color change) by using Spectrophotometer, Bursting
strength, crock meter & Wash fastness tester. After that we calculate Color Strength value by
using Kubelka-Munk theory and got better color strength for 100% Viscose fabric than 100%
Cotton fabric. After that we calculate Bursting Strength value by using Bursting Strength tester
and got better Strength for 100% Viscose fabric than 100% Cotton fabric. After that we have
done color fastness test ( Rubbing & washing) of the samples and we got the Rubbing fastness
property of 100% Viscose is better than 100% Cotton fabric and wash fastness is almost same in
both fabric.
Description:
Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber. Cellulose contain 44% carbon, 6.2% Hydrogen and
49.4% oxygen (1). Cotton is the world’s most popular fiber for textile production (2). A wide
range of textile products can be made by using this cotton fibers. To produce heavy or lighter
fabric cotton fiber are used. World-wide cotton is most popular because of its less price. The
textile products which are made by cotton are suitable for using all the year both in home and
industrial uses. Cotton fabric are comfortable to wear because of its high moisture absorbency
capability and quick moisture release capability. Generally cotton fiber length ranges from 1⁄2
inches to 2 inches and it’s moisture regain presentence is 8% and its strength is increase 10 %
when it become wet (1). There are many types of cotton fiber found all over the world, they are
Asiatic cotton, Egyptian cotton, Canton cotton, Sea Island cotton, American Upland Cotton,
Organic Cotton, Pima cotton , French Terry cotton, Bamboo cotton etc. There are many types of
finishing process can be done in cotton fabric such as water repellent finish (3), mildew finish, easy
care finish, Antiseptic finish, Flame resistant finish etc. Cotton products can be use in both home
textiles and garments product.
