Synthetic Thickener in Textile Printing

Ragab, Menna M.; Hassabo, Ahmed G.; Othman, Hanan

doi:10.21608/jtcps.2021.69743.1052

Synthetic Thickener in Textile Printing

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

² National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Industries Research Division (TIRD), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCFD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

³ Benha, Egypt

10.21608/jtcps.2021.69743.1052

Abstract

Methacrylic acid (MAA) - ethyl acrylate (EA) - ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDM)/N, N’- methylene bisacrylamide (MBAM) polymers of different compositions were used as synthetic thickeners in pigment printing of cotton. Crosslinked polymers with different feed ratios were synthesized and their printing behavior was compared with the conventional kerosene emulsion thickener and a commercial synthetic thickener Alcoprint PTF in terms of color value, back penetration, wash, rub (dry and wet) and scrub fastness, and handle of the fabric. Methacrylic acid-based thickeners (solid content 4%), when used as a substitute for kerosene emulsion, produced prints with a harsh feel. Therefore, partial substitution of kerosene emulsion (60-80%) was tried and a significant improvement in the handle of fabric was observed.

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