Production of an Esterquat-Based Novel Softening Agent and Its Impact on Leather and Textile Quality
Yorgancioglu A. Onem E. Sabyrkhanova S.
11 March 2025American Chemical Society
ACS Omega
2025#10Issue 99289 - 9300 pp.
This study focuses on the development of an esterquat-based cationic softening emulsion for use in leather and textile applications. Esterquats, known for their excellent biodegradability and softening properties, were formulated into oil-in-water emulsions and applied to both chrome-tanned leather and cotton-polyester textiles. The stability of the emulsion was confirmed through particle size and zeta potential analyses. The emulsion was applied to chrome-tanned leather at concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 4%, followed by assessments of tensile strength, tear resistance, and water repellence. Additionally, the emulsion’s effect on dye uptake was evaluated using UV-spectrophotometer analysis, with results showing up to 88.98% dyestuff exhaustion at 4% emulsion concentration. Antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was also tested, revealing reductions up to 57.83 and 79.46%, respectively. For textile applications, the emulsion was applied to cotton and polyester fabrics via the exhaust method, followed by drying and curing. Softening power was assessed using a panel feel test with significant improvements observed, particularly on cotton fabrics. These findings suggest that esterquat-based emulsions offer a promising, eco-friendly alternative for improving the physical and functional properties of leather and textiles.
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Department of Leather Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova-Izmir, 35100, Turkey
Department of Technology and Design of Textile Materials, Higher School of Light and Food Engineering, South Kazakhstan University named after M. Auezov, Tauke Khan Avenue, Shymkent, 160012, Kazakhstan
Department of Leather Engineering
Department of Technology and Design of Textile Materials
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