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peerreviewed ImprovingtheFastnessPropertiesof One-StepDyedPolyester/CottonFabrics ByPervin Anis and HOseyin Aksel Eren, Universityof Uludag, Bursa, Turkey Blendingpolyesterand cotton takesadvantage of polyesters tensile strength, abrasion resis- tance, and dimensional stability as well as cottons reduced pilling, ability to absorb wa- ter, and comfort in wear. Woven staple67/33 and50/50 polyester/cottonfabricsare the most common proportions used. Polyester/cellulose knit goods include fleece knits, interlocks and jerseys,sportswear, t-shirts, and dresswear2 Although the synergisticeffect of each fi- ber in a blended fabric satisfiescustomer re- quirements, the processrequires longer times and higher costsfor the dyer. Specifically,dye- ing polyesterlcottonwith disperse/reactivedyes by the two-step method with reduction clear- ing isa real handicapbecausethe processtime exceeds9-10 hr. This can be reduced to ap- proximately5 hr if the fabric isdyed by the one- step method. There are two possibilities for batchwise dyeing polyester/cotton blends with disperse/ reactivedyes.The first method is to dye at pH 9-9.5 and 125C. Both disperse and reactive dyes haveto be carefully selectedto work un- der these conditions. The second method, which is the focus of this study, is to dye in a neutral bath buffered with an appropriate buffer system at 130C. Careful selection is necessaryto find dispersionsthat will not be broken by adding a largeamount of electrolyte (salt). The pH of the bath must be controlled ABSTRACT Althoughthepropertiesof blendedfabricssuch aseconomy,durability, easycare,attractive appearance,and handsatisfycustomerde- mands,increasedprocesstepsandcostsnega- tivelyimpacttextilefinishingmills.Combining the processesprovidesgreatadvantages,espe- ciallyin todayscompetitivemarket. Mononicotinatetriazinereactivedyesen- ablethe dyeingof polyesterlcottonblendsin onebathdueto their abilityto dyecottonat neutralbathsandto resisthightemperatures. Eliminatingreductioncl