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{"title":"Investigation of the Usability of Rosmarinus Officinalis L. Plant in Textile Finishing Processes Within the Scope of Sustainability","authors":"Ömer Faruk Koçak,&nbsp;Fazlıhan Yılmaz","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01092-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01092-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Color and fashion effects were previously at the top of the list of consumers’ preference for products. However, today, consumers are also interested in the functional features that products provide them. In this context, this study investigated whether woolen fabrics could be colored using the <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> L. plant and whether antibacterial properties could be imparted to the fabrics as a result of the dyeing experiments. In this study, dried and ground <i>R</i>. <i>officinalis</i> L. plant leaves were used in the coloring process of woolen fabrics. <i>K/S</i>, CIE<i> L*a*b*C*</i> and <i>h°</i> color measurements, fastness tests, antibacterial effect tests, FTIR analysis, SEM images and SEM-EDX analysis of the washed and dried wool fabrics as a result of the dyeing processes were carried out. In addition, ICP-MS analyzes of <i>R</i>. <i>officinalis</i> L. plant leaves was also performed. Within the scope of the study, it was determined that <i>R</i>. <i>officinalis</i> L. plant leaves can be used in the coloring process of woolen fabrics. In addition, in many dyeing experiments carried out within the scope of the study, it was determined that the antibacterial effect value of 99.99%, which is a very high value, was obtained against <i>Staphylococcus</i> <i>aureus</i> and <i>Escherichia</i> <i>coli</i> bacteria. </p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4285 - 4293"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valorization of Mustard Seed Waste in Dyeing-cum-functionalization of Wool","authors":"Aarti Modi,&nbsp;Ankit Singh,&nbsp;Javed Sheikh","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01088-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01088-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Food and agro-processing wastes contain various biomolecules which can be utilized for dyeing-cum-functional finishing of textiles. In the present work, mustard seed waste from the oil processing industry was utilized to extract biomolecules for dyeing-cum-functional finishing of wool using metallic and bio-mordants. The aqueous extraction of mustard seed waste (MSW) was carried out, and the extract was characterized using UV–Visible spectroscopy. MSW was also characterized by GC–MS analysis. The extract was applied to wool, and coloration and functional properties of dyed wool were analyzed. The dyed wool displayed beautiful shades along with excellent UV-protective activities (UV protection factor of more than 40). MSW was also analyzed for the presence of biomolecules to establish dye–fiber interactions resulting in durable color and functional properties. Dyed fabrics were also characterized by FTIR and SEM analysis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4345 - 4351"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on the Manufacturing Process of High-Pressure Fire Hose with Variable Diameter Design and Its Pressure Resistance Performance","authors":"Xiangli Hu,&nbsp;Sarkodie Ebenezer Ameyaw,&nbsp;Yantao Gao,&nbsp;Zan Lu,&nbsp;Wenfeng Hu","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01099-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01099-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current design of fire hose couplings is overly simplistic, which forces firefighters to carry multiple hoses of different specifications in emergency situations, thereby increasing the burden of firefighting operations. To address this issue, this study proposes the use of two-dimensional woven high-strength polyester fabric as the reinforcing layer and thermoplastic polyurethane tubing as the inner lining of the hose. Through a heat-press bonding process, high-pressure variable diameter hoses are manufactured, and hoses of different specifications are designed and fabricated. This study explores the composite process parameters of the involved materials and investigates their interfacial bonding performance and failure mechanisms under pressure. The results show that by rationally setting the heat-press bonding process parameters and adjusting the weaving structure of the hose, the interfacial bonding strength and pressure resistance of the fire hose can be effectively enhanced. Experimental tests also reveal the failure mechanisms of gradient-diameter hose materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4655 - 4664"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Method of Application of Silver-Coated Yarns for Antimicrobial Functional Sportswear","authors":"Sang-U. Shin,&nbsp;Gyubin Shin,&nbsp;Heeran Lee","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01095-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01095-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The antimicrobial performance of conventional silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-coated clothing is known to diminish after repeated washing due to nanoparticle detachment. To address this limitation, this study examined the targeted application of silver-coated yarns as a more durable alternative. Silver-coated yarns were sewn into cotton garments at varying stitch intervals (2.5 ~ 10 mm) and evaluated for antibacterial efficacy in accordance with KS K 0693, both before and after washing. To validate real-world effectiveness, human wear tests were conducted using three types of T-shirts: a plain cotton shirt, a commercial antimicrobial shirt, and a cotton shirt stitched with silver-coated yarns. Bacterial levels in the axillary region were measured immediately and 3 h after exercise. The results showed that garments with stitch intervals of 4 mm or less achieved a 99.9% bacteriostatic reduction and maintained antimicrobial performance after 20 washes. In wear tests, the silver-yarn-stitched shirt reduced bacterial counts by 72.6% after 3 h, outperforming the commercial shirt (30.0%) and plain cotton shirt, which showed a 49.2% increase in bacterial load. These findings demonstrate that localized stitching of silver-coated yarns is an effective and wash-resistant method for imparting antimicrobial functionality to garments, offering both material efficiency and practical performance benefits.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4275 - 4283"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Illuminance-Invariant Defect Detection for Multiform Fabrics Using Multiscale Feature Fusion Model","authors":"Hao Wu,&nbsp;Yuxuan Deng,&nbsp;Jie Meng,&nbsp;Shunjia Wei,&nbsp;Liquan Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01090-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01090-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Illuminance variations and the diversity of fabric defect types present significant challenges for defect detection in multiform fabrics. To address these issues, this paper proposes a novel multiscale feature fusion model for illuminance-invariant defect detection, incorporating feature extraction, feature selection, and feature fusion. First, to mitigate the substantial illuminance differences caused by variations in the material, texture, color, and knitting density under supplementary lighting, an adaptive local feature extractor is introduced. This extractor alleviates the limitations of traditional Detail Processing Modules under varying illuminance conditions. Second, to handle the challenges arising from fabric diversity in terms of material composition and knitting techniques, and the consequent variability in defect types (like size, shape), an elastic-parameterized feature selection module (EFSM) is proposed. Leveraging B-spline parameterization, the EFSM significantly reduces the parameter burden for feature selection. Finally, a multiscale information and attention-integrated defect classification module, called enhanced defect classification module, is developed to accurately fuse and classify diverse defect features. These enhancements eliminate the model’s dependency on illuminance conditions and significantly improve defect detection performance for multiform fabrics. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated in public and homemade datasets. </p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4615 - 4634"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Simple Biomimetic Method for Preparing Cotton Fabrics with Both Emulsion Separation and Antibacterial Properties","authors":"Linlin Bai,&nbsp;Yanyan Dong,&nbsp;Chengzhi Song,&nbsp;Guoyan Xie,&nbsp;Xu Meng","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01089-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01089-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Due to the strong adhesiveness of polydopamine, Ag⁺ can be fixed on the surface of the cotton fabric. Then, through the self-organization of octadecyltrichlorosilane (ODTS), a superhydrophobic and a superoleophilic cotton fabric can be obtained. A scanning electron microscope (SEM), a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), a thermogravimetric–differential thermal analyzer (TG), and a contact angle measuring device are used to evaluate the surface morphology and wettability of the cotton fabric. From the results of the contact angle and the surface wettability, it is found that the modified cotton fabric shows excellent hydrophobicity. The contact angle with water can reach 156.8°. Water droplets can stay spherical on its surface for a long time without spreading or wetting the fabric. Furthermore, it also exhibits good lipophilicity and can quickly absorb oil droplets that land on its surface. The fabricated fabric can effectively achieve oil–water separation through the action of gravity. The separation efficiency for various types of oil–water separation exceeds 98% and can reach a maximum of 99.89%. Additionally, the superhydrophobic cotton fabric also has the ability to separate water-in-oil emulsions with different volume ratios more effectively. The modified fabrics can inhibit the growth of <i>E. coli and S. aureus</i>, showing good antibacterial properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4261 - 4273"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Deflection–Creep Properties of Sleeve-Retrofitted Pultruded Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Cross-arms for Transmission Tower Applications","authors":"Vijayvignesh Namasivayam Sukumaar,&nbsp;Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak,&nbsp;Mohd Na’Im Abdullah,&nbsp;Mohamed Yusoff Mohd Zuhri,&nbsp;Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Rizal","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01094-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01094-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite is used for cross-arm constructions. This research focusses on creep response and deflection behavior using cantilever test conditions. The behavior of structurally strengthened cross-arms is evaluated under both short-term and creep scenarios to understand how structural installation affects their performance. By applying Findley’s power law, it is ascertained that this empirical method can replicate the cross-arm’s viscoelastic response. The outcomes demonstrate the effect of sleeve structures in decreasing the deflection and increasing the resistance to bending forces. Point Y3 exhibited the largest strain according to long-term creep testing, but the reinforced cross-arm showed better resistance. This observation proves that the point Y3 endures the highest stress during operation thereby becomes the point of initial of rupture. Experimental results show an enhancement by the addition of sleeve retrofit under instantaneous and long-term static loading conditions by about 28.50% and 23.50% respectively. Life span prediction showed that both the variants had a notable decline in average elastic modulus over 50-year period, with the upgraded version being about 50% stronger with the corresponding increase in reduction factor by a value of 0.21. As a result, this analysis confirms that the sleeve-retrofitted composite cross-arms possess superior creep capabilities and confine to feasible installations for such applications. The generalized equation for the prediction of the effective utilization of the cross-arm based on the Findley numerical model had been established.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4397 - 4417"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12221-025-01094-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-Friendly Textile Dyeing: Employing Dendrobium Sonia and Senna Auriculata Extract as Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Dyes and Mordants","authors":"Niketan D. Dhage,&nbsp;Sachin M. Landage,&nbsp;Anita R. Mali","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01082-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01082-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In textile dyeing, natural dyes and plant-based biomordants align well with the growing emphasis on sustainability in the industry. Using anthocyanin from <i>Dendrobium sonia</i> “Ersakul” (DS) orchids as a natural pigment is an innovative approach, offering a sustainable supply of color. Anthocyanins are biodegradable and sourced from renewable plant materials, making them a green alternative to synthetic dyes. Using blooms from orchids like <i>Dendrobium sonia</i>, which might otherwise go to waste, adds economic value to by-products in horticulture or floriculture. Testing the effectiveness of metallic mordants and biomordants derived from <i>Senna auriculata</i> (SA) bark is a great way to compare the environmental and practical benefits of biomordants over their synthetic counterparts including color fastness and enhancement. The study highlights an excellent application of plant-based materials as sustainable alternatives in textile dyeing. The dual functionality of <i>Senna auriculata</i> bark extracts as biomordants and as agents with antibacterial properties adds immense value to sustainable textile applications. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) results validate the successful bonding of the dye to the cotton fibers, supported by functional groups in the dye interacting with the fiber structure. Field Emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) ensures that the dyeing process preserves the cotton’s quality, maintaining its strength and usability. The color parameters (<i>L</i>^*, <i>a</i>^*, <i>b</i>^*) for dyed cotton fabric were analyzed with an X-rite Ci4200UV D65-10 spectrophotometer regarding CIELab values. Color fastness to washing and rubbing was evaluated using digiWASH SS™ and crock meter, respectively, good performance in washing and rubbing fastness tests indicates the dyes’ suitability for clothing and textiles. Overall findings provide sustainable and environmentally friendly textile dyeing process.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 10","pages":"4333 - 4344"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highly Efficient and Complete Degradation Strategy of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibers Using a Synergistic Deep Eutectic Solvent/Alkali System Under Mild Conditions","authors":"Lele Zhang,&nbsp;Yi Sun,&nbsp;Haiwei Yang,&nbsp;Wanlin Sun,&nbsp;Long Kuai,&nbsp;Zongqian Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01079-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01079-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) textile waste, which is resistant to degradation, contributes significantly to environmental pollution. Currently, traditional methods, such as high-temperature and high-pressure treatments, microwave heating, etc. exhibit low initial degradation rates for polyester fibers while also facing challenges such as high energy consumption, complex degradation products, and difficulties in subsequent reuse. Thus, research on efficient recycling and sustainable development of PET waste has become imperative. Here, we report a novel method to degrade PET fibers completely at low temperatures within 1 h. A synergistic hydrolysis system consisting of a deep eutectic solvent (ChCl–EG DES) composed of choline chloride and ethylene glycol, along with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to facilitate the highly efficient and complete degradation of polyester fibers under mild conditions. The degradation process can be conducted at temperature below 100 °C, achieving a degradation rate of up to 100%, with the degradation product being sodium terephthalate, which exhibits a high purity of 99.85% and can be directly reused as a raw material without complex treatments and purification steps. The degradation kinetic of polyester fibers fits first-order reaction, with an activation energy of 108.59 kJ/mol. Overall, this study provides a green, low-cost, and energy-saving strategy with practical application value for efficient degradation and recycling of polyester fibers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 9","pages":"3751 - 3761"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prussian Blue Bound to Color Catcher Sheets as an Efficient Nanozyme System Exhibiting Peroxidase-Like Activity","authors":"Ivo Safarik,&nbsp;Jitka Prochazkova","doi":"10.1007/s12221-025-01085-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12221-025-01085-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this paper we have described the preparation of color catcher sheets with bound Prussian blue particles exhibiting peroxidase-like activity when the N,N-diethyl-<i>p</i>-phenylenediamine sulfate salt was used as a substrate. Scanning electron microscopy and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectra of native and modified color catcher sheets clearly showed the presence of Prussian blue particles on the surface of the modified fibers. The modified color catcher sheets exhibited slight adsorption of methylene blue; however, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide the peroxidase-like activity of bound Prussian blue enabled rapid decolorization of this dye. The Prussian blue modified color catcher sheets can be prepared in a simple and inexpensive way.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":557,"journal":{"name":"Fibers and Polymers","volume":"26 9","pages":"3715 - 3720"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}