Modification of PA6,6 by Atmospheric Plasma and Grafting 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (HEMA) to Improve Fabric Properties

Oxidative atmospheric pressure plasma was used to modify PA6,6 fabrics followed by graft copolymerization of 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (HEMA) in 20% aqueous solution at 60°C for 1 h, with the aim to increase hydrophilicity, antistatic, and dyeing properties of the fabrics. Grafted PA6,6 fabrics were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The modified PA6,6 fabrics improved the moisture regain and the antistatic properties. Dyeing property of grafted fabrics was also studied.