Influence of Plasma Treatment on Dyeing Properties of Silk Weaves

Three different mulberry silk fabrics were modified with low temperature plasma using helium and oxygen gases. Dyeing properties of plasma treated fabrics were investigated. The dye adsorption capacity of plasma treated silk samples was improved by 6-17% as compared to untreated samples in all the three varieties of silk. Surface roughness was quantitatively measured using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic study showed the formation of polar groups on plasma treated silk samples. Finally, it is concluded that the degree of plasma surface modification and dyeing properties of silk fabric are closely linked to weave and GSM of fabric.

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In this study, three different mulberry silk fabrics were modified with low temperature plasma using helium and oxygen gases, leading to improved dye adsorption capacity and the formation of polar groups on the fabric surface. The surface roughness was quantitatively measured and found to be different after plasma treatment. The degree of plasma surface modification was closely linked to the weave and GSM of the fabric, impacting the dyeing properties of silk fabric.