Sabiha Sezgin Bozok
R. Tuğrul Oğulata
Serin Mezarcıöz
Abstract
Plasma is more environmentally friendly application compared to conventional wet processes with its advantages such as low energy, water and chemical consumption. In previous studies different non- thermal plasma systems have been applied to textile surfaces, and in some applications, an increase in the dye uptake of the material has been determined. In this study, Openair® plasma system, a technique that has not been evaluated yet its effect on the dyeability of textile surfaces, has been studied. The warp knitted fabrics with 100% polyester content were treated with Openair® plasma system in 3 different times. Then untreated reference sample and treated samples were colored with dispers and pigment dyes under equal dyeing conditions. SEM and FT/IR analyzes and color measurements with a spectrophotometer were performed.