Development of Effective Flame-Retardant Coatings for Textile Materials

The article presents data on the development of technology for imparting flame-retardant properties to textile materials at the stages of final finishing. The increase in the functionality of textile materials is ensured through the introduction of effective processing methods using flameretardants and textile auxiliary substances that contribute to reducing flammability and increasing the heat resistance of materials, as well as the use of modern chemical and physical methods of intensification of technological processes. Technological solutions for processing textile materials have been developed, aimed at achieving the required level of flame-retardant characteristics while preserving the physical and mechanical properties of fabrics. Optimal parameters for the preparation of working solutions are selected: flame-retardant concentrations, component ratio, temperature and processing duration. The qualitative characteristics of the treated materials were studied, including uniformity of application and fixing of the flame-retardant coating, efficiency of reducing flammability, as well as changes in physical and mechanical indicators. The methods of processing providing stable fixation of flame retardants on the surface and in the structure of textile fibers are proposed. The introduction of the developed technology will improve the quality of textile materials by improving fire safety indicators, preserving operational and hygienic properties, as well as reducing energy costs and processing time. The results of the study can be used in the creation of modern technological processes for the production of textile materials from natural, chemical fibers and their mixtures with specified flame-retardant characteristics, including for special, protective, technical and household products.

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