1. How the Chemistry of Urethane Foams Affects Their Textile Uses.
- Author
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Wagner, Richard D. and Adlum, Lawrence G.
- Subjects
URETHANE foam ,FOAMED materials ,TEXTILE industry ,DRY cleaning ,DRY cleaning industry ,TEXTILES ,DRY goods ,POROUS materials ,LAUNDRY - Abstract
The basic chemical reactions involved in producing a polyurethane foam and some of the secondary reactions are discussed, along with information about raw material preparation and physical testing of the foam. A description of the foam manufacturing and peeling operations, bonding methods and testing of bonded fabrics is included. Analyses of the foams, analytical evaluation of tricots, amount of melt achieved using control foams and fabrics, and an examination of retail garments are given consideration. A novel rating system which was devised to provide objective analyses of washability and drycleanability of the bonded fabrics is discussed in detail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 1970