Author:Barkhuysen, FA; Chapple, Stephen A; Blunt, J; Lemon, HDate:Sep 2005The main disadvantage of coarse wool and mohair is their harshness, making them unacceptable to the consumer. The best way to improve the softness of coarse fibres is by a chemical treatment. In this regard, a variety of options are available ...Read more
Author:Erasmus, E; Barkhuysen, FADate:Dec 2009Cotton with a superhydrophobic surface and self-cleaning ability has been prepared by the treatment with 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-fluorooctyl triethoxysilane. An increased level of treatment increases the water contact angle, thereby exhibiting a ...Read more