
121Finishing of Industrial Textiles
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black by mass is needed in 100% polyester fabrics to give optimum antistatic
properties. Antistatic agents are effective on practically all types of bers,
especially polyamide, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyacrylonitrile.
4.2.2.6 Ultraviolet Protection Finish
Light is the prime energy source and essential element for life. Human
body generates vitamin D when it is exposed to small doses of UV radi-
ation. But overdose of UV radiation causes acute, chronic reactions and
erythematic damages (skin reddening) or other diseases such as skin can-
cer. Ozone is a very effective ...