Integration of nanocomposite finishing on polyester fabric for enhanced UV protection, performance, and comfort properties

This research focuses on the integration between functional finishing and performance properties of polyester fabric for comfortable clothes. The effects nanofinishing (zinc oxide nanoparticles nano-polyurethane nanocomposite) ultraviolet protection fabric, whiteness index, Kawabata Evaluation System were studied. Under optimum conditions, excellent (150) was achieved at lower concentrations nanocomposite, zinc individually enhanced index (73). results showed that processes improved mechanical (tensile, shearing, bending, compression, surface roughness, thermal, hand properties), indicating all finished fabrics offered functionality, thermal comfort properties. Enhanced total value (3.7 summer 5.1 winter) realized by finishing, assuming applied to men’s shirts women’s dresses winter apparel. Scanning electron microscopy energy disperse X-ray spectroscopy analyses a uniform layer nano polyurethane fiber surface. Fourier transform infrared confirmed structural changes in fabric.