Predicting the crease recovery performance and tear strength of cotton fabric treated with modified iV-methylol dihydroxyethylene urea and polyethylene softener

摘要

This study aimed at developing a model for predicting the crease recovery performance and tear strength of cotton fabric using modified N-methylol dihydroxyethylene urea, polyethylene softener, catalyst, curing time and curing temperature as the predictor variables. A quarter factorial design was constructed and, based on the experimental results, regression models were built to predict crease recovery angle and tear strength of the treated fabric. All experimental design and statistical analysis steps were implemented, using Minitab statistical software.