Table 6 Color strength (K/S) and fastness properties of different treated dyed fabrics.

From: Functionalization of cotton fabric using bio-organic heat storage materials for human protection and thermal comfortability

Sample description

K/S

Fastness properties

Washing

Rubbing

Perspiration

Light

Acidic

Alkaline

Alt.

St.

Dry

wet

Alt.

St.

Alt.

St.

Dyed blank

7.62

4

4

4

3–4

4

3–4

4

4

5

Octadecanol 100

 TD

10.44

4

3–4

4

3–4

4

4

4

4

4–5

 DT

7.23

4

4

3–4

4

4

4

4

4–5

5

Coconut 100

 TD

9.52

4

4

3–4

3–4

3–4

3–4

4

4

4–5

 DT

7.30

4

4

3–4

4

4

4

4

4

5

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