Effect of Plasma Surface Modification on Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric

In this study, vacuum oxygen plasma was applied to enhance the comfort properties of polyester/cotton (P/C) blend fabric (65/35%) for tropical climatic conditions. addition, air and argon were used examine aging effect by TEGEWA drop test. Taguchi method employed design experiment analyze largest influential variable as well optimal parameter levels. More attention given evaluation wickability, water vapour permeability/resistance, permeability surface characterization. Results revealed that all treated enhanced except experimental runs at 1O2 7O2. Specifically, wickability increased least 43.25% 37.63% in warp weft directions, correspondingly, within 5 min wicking time, whereas thermal resistance reduced 20.16%. The SEM images depicted formation cracks, grooves, nanostructures high degree roughness on surfaces.