review article on plasma treatments of polyamide fibres

ABSTRACT

The effect of oxygen, argon and tetrafluoromethanc plasmas on the properties of nylon 6, nylon 66 and aramid fabrics are thoroughly reviewed. Morphological, mechanical and thermal properties of the treated fabrics were given. Dyeing improvement could be achieved and it was found to depend on the type of plasma used. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the surface characteristics of nylons were changed while the bulk properties were mainly maintained unchanged