Finishing of polyamide fabric 6 and polyamide 6.6 fabric with some boron compounds

Textile finishing and dyeing processes consume large amounts of water, dyes and chemicals, which can have a negative impact on the environment. Therefore, alternative, less toxic and biodegradable chemicals are intensively researched. Textile products should be designed so that their production and maintenance cause minimal damage to the environment, while taking care of waste after use. Chemical finishing includes various treatments of fabrics to improve aesthetic and performance properties, including anti-creasing, water repellency, flammability and microorganism finishes. Boron compounds, such as boricacid and borax, are used in industry for their antibacterial and functional properties. This paper investigates the optimal finishing processes for polyamide fabrics. Treatments are performed in the presence of boricacid and sodium tetraborate in order to increase the hydrophilicity and retarding the burning of polyamide fabrics.