Effect of Different Anti Pilling Agents to reduce Pilling on Polyester/ Cotton Fabric

Abstract

Pilling may be defined as a surface fabric fault comprising of circular accumulations of entangled fibers that cling to the fabric surface thereby affecting the appearance and handle of the fabric. The formation of pills occurs as a consequence of mechanical action during washing or wear. Pilling of fabric changes its aesthetic properties. Pilling prevention is an ongoing challenge for manufacturers of cotton, polyester and blended fabrics. For the textile finishers, there are many methods for reducing the pilling tendency of the Fabric. One of them is the application of Anti Pilling Finishes. In this method Fabrics are treated with special anti pilling agents to prevent pilling that promote adhesion of the fibres in the yarn or the fabric. This paper endeavors to optimize the application of different anti pilling agents at different concentration and pH levels on the P/C fabric for superlative results. The results revealed that different anti pilling finishes have significant effects on the fabric pilling at different concentration level however different pH levels have no considerable effects.