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A Facile Method for a Quantitative Study of the Mechanical Force Impact on Fabric Dye Loss During Domestic Washing

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Journal of Surfactants and Detergents

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Mechanical abrasion force may be the most important cause for dye loss of fabric in low temperature washing using bleach-free detergent during domestic washing. In this work, a facile method was developed to investigate the effect of mechanical abrasion force on the dye loss of fabrics. The amount and composition of abraded dyes were quantitatively determined by UV–Vis and HPLC methods, respectively. Results showed that the abraded dyes consisted of fiber bonded dyes and unfixed dyes, and bonded dyes with fractured short fibers took up a larger proportion after several washings. Mechanical abrasion force also facilitated desorption of unfixed dyes and hydrolysis of covalent bond. Meanwhile, the K/S value decreased quickly and surface morphology of fabric was seriously damaged in strong mechanical abrasion condition.

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We thank the Nice Group (Zhejiang, China) for providing their valuable suggestions and financial support.

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  1. MOE Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, China

    Guoqiang Cai, Liyun Guo & Jiping Wang

  2. National Base for International Science and Technology Cooperation in Textiles and Consumer-Goods Chemistry, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, China

    Guoqiang Cai, Liyun Guo, Huayun Ge & Jiping Wang

  3. MOE Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, China

    Guoqiang Cai, Liyun Guo & Jiping Wang

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Cai, G., Guo, L., Ge, H. et al. A Facile Method for a Quantitative Study of the Mechanical Force Impact on Fabric Dye Loss During Domestic Washing. J Surfact Deterg 19, 901–907 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11743-016-1823-x

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