Enhancing Ultraviolet Protection of Bamboo Fabrics using Photochromic Vat Dyes

Imran Ahmad Khan; Ahmad Fraz; Adil Masood Qazi; Syeda Sidra Batool; Asfandyar Khan; Kashif Javed

doi:10.32350/jdt.31.02

Imran Ahmad Khan Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Ahmad Fraz Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Adil Masood Qazi Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Syeda Sidra Batool Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Asfandyar Khan Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Kashif Javed Department of Textile and Apparel Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore-54470, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/jdt.31.02

Keywords: bamboo fabric, continuous dyeing, photochromic dyes, UV protection

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Historically, bamboo fabrics have been found to provide inadequate UVR protection, often falling into the poor or no category of Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). To increase the UPF rating of bamboo fabrics, numerous kinds of ultraviolet absorbers have been utilized during the dyeing and finishing processes. Bamboo is a novel type of cellulosic fiber. This research has focused on evaluating the UV protection capabilities of bamboo fabrics, dyed using photochromic vat dyes. It is also important to note that no previous research has examined this topic, specifically the analysis of UV protection of bamboo cloth with photochromic colors. This research examines the UV protection capabilities of bamboo fabrics dyed with photochromic vat dyes. According to the results of the investigation, bamboo fibers can be colored utilizing the continuous dyeing process and light-sensitive/photochromic vat dyes. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that the UPF values of bamboo fabrics significantly increase with the rise in dye concentration of vat dyes.

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