NEW ORGANIC ABSORBERS FOR MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES MADE OF CELLULOSE FIBRES APPLIED FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION AGAINST UV RADIATION
The most important element in protecting the skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation emitted by natural and artificial sources is an apparel made from textile materials with a suitable barrier and wear properties. This paper presents test results of barrier properties against the ultraviolet radiation of a cotton knitted fabric modified with new organic UV absorbers based on 1,3,5 triazine reactive and direct type. The effectiveness of the modified cotton knitted fabric, also after multiple washings and exposure to UV radiation was tested on a double beam UV Vis spectrophotometer. Wear properties of the barrier cotton knitted fabric applied for personal protective equipment such as: gloves, long sleeve shirts, hats, trousers were examined, too.