Fluid Imbibing Super Absorbent Textiles for Comfort Wear Performance

Richa Khulbe; Ashok Athalye

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Fluid Imbibing Super Absorbent Textiles for Comfort Wear Performance

Richa Khulbe

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Textile is a basic human need, it not only provides the aesthetic appeal but also imparts necessary sweat absorption and relevant functional effects. The textile material is widely used for various hygiene and comfort wear applications where the absorption as well as leak proof retention of various body fluids is an essential parameter. This effect is achieved when the textile material is treated with suitable super absorbent chemicals. Superabsorbent finishes are polymeric coatings that significantly enhance the liquid absorption capacity of textile substrates. Known as superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), these materials can be natural, synthetic, or hybrid, characterized by their high degree of cross-linking and three-dimensional network structure. Capable of absorbing up to 100,000% of their weight in water, SAPs form stable hydrogels due to their hydrophilic groups. These properties make them suitable for diverse applications, including hygiene products, water purification, horticulture, and pharmaceuticals. In the past few decades, super absorbent polymers and fibres have found a lot of applications, especially in the field of textiles. This report briefly discusses the various application fields of SAP in textiles. With applications in hygiene products, medical textiles, protective apparel, automotive textiles, and geotextiles, the study explores how SAPs are incorporated into textile fibres (SAFs) to improve moisture absorption and management. Lastly, a comprehensive outlook for the future is given, highlighting encouraging prospects in SAP-based textile research and industry.

Published in	American Journal of Materials Synthesis and Processing (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajmsp.20240902.11
Page(s)	23-30
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Super Absorbent Fibres, Moisture Absorption, SAP Application in Textiles, Hydrogel, Hygiene Material, Protective Clothing

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