Evaluation of the Effects of Temperature and UV-Absorber Treatments on the Photodegradation of Wool
1984; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 54; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1177/004051758405400804
ISSN1746-7748
Autores Tópico(s)Textile materials and evaluations
ResumoA simple controlled-temperature irradiator is described, which permits fabric samples to be irradiated at air temperatures in the range 35°C to 85°C. Photodegradation of wool fabrics, as assessed by measurement of breaking loads, tear strengths, and yel lowness indexes, increases rapidly as the temperature of irradiation is raised, and occurs 3 to 4 times faster at 75°C than at 35°C. A procedure is described for assessing the level of photoprotection conferred on wool by treatment with a UV absorber of the 2-hydroxybenzophenone type. Consistent lifetime improvement factors are ob tained for most levels of photodegradation, and for exposure either to the artificial light source or to sunlight through window glass.
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