Abstract
In this
study, 2-Hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (HEMA) monomer was grafted onto wool yarns
via chemically-induced
method. Grafting conditions and product characterization were
investigated. The effects of grafting temperature, grafting time, monomer and
initiator concentrations on grafting yield (GY) percentages were examined and
the optimum grafting conditions were determined. Maximum GY value was obtained
as 55%. Swelling tests showed that grafting
of HEMA negatively affect the swelling percentages of wool grafted yarns. SEM
analyses also were performed in order to detect the surface differences between
grafted and ungrafted yarns. The dyed fibers were subjected to weather, washing
and rubbing fastness tests and higher fastness ratings were observed for grafted
yarns, compared to ungrafted samples. Shrinking tests were also carried out to
10%, 20% and 35% HEMA grafted wool yarns and satisfactory results were
obtained.