
Optimizing the Color Stability of Polyester Thread: Innovative Application of Plasma Technology
Polyester thread, with its excellent physical properties and wide applicability, occupies a pivotal position in the textile industry. However, the color fastness challenge encountered by polyester threads after dyeing has long been a focus of attention in the industry. Especially in complex and changing usage environments, such as frequent washing, daily friction and wear, and prolonged exposure to sunlight, dyed polyester threads are prone to fading, which undoubtedly poses a threat to the aesthetics, durability, and consumer satisfaction of the product.
Modern technology has brought innovative solutions to this problem - plasma treatment technology. This technology cleverly utilizes low-temperature plasma to deeply modify the surface of polyester threads in a specific gas atmosphere (such as argon, nitrogen, or oxygen under fine control). This process not only finely adjusts the chemical structure of the material surface, but also significantly enhances its physical properties, especially the surface activity and hydrophilicity, providing a more solid binding foundation for dyes
After plasma treatment, the color fastness of polyester thread has been significantly improved.
Excellent washing stability: The treated polyester thread has significantly improved dye adhesion ability, even after multiple washes, it can maintain bright and stable colors, effectively extending the product's service life.
Enhanced friction color fastness: Plasma treatment endows the surface of polyester thread with subtle and effective roughness changes, which greatly enhance the physical interlocking between dye and fiber, reduce color shedding caused by friction, and ensure the color integrity of the product in daily use.
Excellent anti light aging performance: Faced with the ruthless invasion of ultraviolet rays, plasma treatment effectively slows down the photolysis speed of dye molecules, allowing polyester threads to maintain bright and stable colors under long-term light exposure, meeting the high weather resistance requirements of outdoor textiles.
Plasma treatment technology provides a novel and effective modification method for dyeing polyester threads. By increasing the surface activity of polyester thread, its adsorption capacity for dyes has been significantly improved, thereby effectively enhancing color fastness. The application of this technology can not only improve the quality of products, but also meet the market's demand for high-performance textiles.