FSAD 6260 - [The Chemistry of Textile Finishes and Dyeing]

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisites: organic chemistry course or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years. Next offered 2012-2013.

C. C. Chu.

Discusses chemical aspects of textiles with emphasis on finishes and dyeing. Examines industrially important textile chemicals used for dyeing and enhancing fiber and fabric properties, such as durable press, anti-soiling, and water repellency. Emphasizes the correlation of the observed effect with chemical structure, end-user influences, interaction with fabric and fibers, sources, and synthetic routes. Briefly discusses the environmental effect of these textile chemicals and current federal regulation.