Investigating the properties of cotton fabric coating with polyacrylic rubber and using this polyacrylic rubber coated fabric as an alternative to polyethylene bags

Abstract

Cotton fabric coated with polyacrylic rubber can be used as a replacement for polyethylene bags to avoid plastic pollution. In this research, we have investigated the use of polyacrylic rubber with 100% cotton fabric as a finishing agent where 2% of ammonium chloride was used as a catalyst. A pad-dry-cure technique was applied for the preparation of cotton fabric samples varying 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, and 14% polyacrylic rubber. Tensile strength, tear strength, and bursting strength produced a balanced improvement in properties. After appealing gyro wash on each sample, it is established that the strength of the fabric has decreased slightly. Assessment of these properties has had a good impact on the strength of the fabric making which is a viable substitute for polyethylene bags. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.