Oral Presentation

¹Amin Meftahi ; ²Mohammad Ehsan Momeni Heravi; ¹Naeerika Esperi; ³Somayeh Alibakhshi; ⁴Reza Akbari Bengar

¹Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran,

²Department of Textile and Fashion, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

³Department of Nanotechnology, Hassun Textile Research Center, Tehran, Iran,

⁴Fashion Department, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Nonwoven is one of the most applicable industries in textile manufacturing and thermal bonding, as it is the most frequently used method in nonwoven production. In this research, in order to extend the lifetime of textile goods, the antimicrobial thermofuse polyester nonwoven was modified by applying ZnO/TiO2 on an industrial scale. To meet this goal, the researchers investigated visual discoloration and hand feeling. Moreover, SEM and AFM were used to confirm the presence and distribution of nanocomposite in various layers. The results reveal that treated nonwovens exhibit no adverse effect on color and hand feeling. Additionally, on the fiber’s surface, the nanoparticles were observed and the layers passed strong antibacterial properties against infectious bacteria which aided in the prevention of odors. Consequently, the treated nonwoven has a great deal of potential for use in sleep products and bed systems.

Nanotechnology; textile; nonwoven; thermofused layer; antibacterial property