This work aims to assess the relationship between the
mechanical and the thermal properties of summer bed
linen using different softener formulations in home
textiles finishing. Objectively, we intend to study the
effect of different softeners and their concentrations,
based on non-ionic polyethylene dispersions and a
cationic silicone softener micro-emulsion on textile
properties.
The research shown that thermal related properties are
influenced by polyethylene softeners, while the silicone
softener influences the mechanical behavior of the tested
samples. Finally, selected softened samples of bed linen
were evaluated by a dry thermal manikin to validate some
conclusions.(undefined
