TY - JOUR
T1 - Comparison of Deodorizing Properties of Several Typical Fibers
AU - Hong Xiao, Lili Liu & Meiwu Shi
JO - Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics
VL - 3
SP - 301
EP - 309
PY - 2011
DA - 2011/04
SN - 4
DO - http://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi09201110
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/4926.html
KW - Odor Intensity
KW - Fiber
KW - Sensory Evaluation
KW - Deodorizing Property
KW - Deodorizing Acrylic
AB - Socks and underwear emit unpleasant odor, especially after they have been worn for long durations
under certain conditions. This paper discusses the deodorizing properties of several typical fibers such
as deodorizing acrylic, wool, line, cotton, Modal® and polyester fibers by instrumental testing. The odor
from the socks made of these fibers after a one-day wear in summer is further evaluated by three testers
using a human olfactory test. The molecular structure of the deodorizing acrylic fiber was confirmed
by infrared spectroscopy. In terms of the deodorizing property of the various fibers with respect to
ammonia, it is found that the deodorizing acrylic fiber had the best performance. This is attributed
to the carboxyl groups in its molecular structure. Wool, Modal®, cotton, and linen fibers were worse
in turn; polyester fibers had the worst performance. The absorption of acetic acid by wool, linen, and
deodorizing acrylic fibers was better, followed by Modal® and cotton fibers. The polyester fibers, once
again, had the worst performance. Thicker socks diffuse less odor than thinner socks made from the same
fibers. The results of chemical analysis and sensory analysis show that the deodorizing performance of
deodorizing acrylic fibers is superior.