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Wearable properties of polylactic acid and thermoplastic polyurethane filaments 3D printed on polyester fabric
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Liu, Jing Jiang, Shouxiang |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Abstract | Three-dimensional (3D) printing on textile substrates is a promising method to create objects with a variety of different materials that have tailored mechanical properties. This synthesis of technology is favored by current researchers to retain the characteristics of 3D printing while maintaining the wear comfort of fabrics. Although the importance and potential of textile-based 3D printing have been recognized, it is worth noting that there is still a lack of comprehensive studies on the basic wearable properties. In this study, polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are extruded separately onto polyester fabric. Then the wearable properties are examined through bending, compression, thermal conductivity, and thermography tests, which are carried out by using the KES-FB system and a thermal imager. The results indicate that the printed PLA on polyester fabric has a better washing resistance than the printed TPU on polyester fabric with a smaller reduction in the peel force after different washing cycles. The rate of decline of the printed TPU samples is 53.2%, which is more than twice that of the printed PLA samples (20.4%) after 30 washing cycles. In terms of the physical and thermal properties, the results show that the bending rigidity, bending hysteresis, compression energy, k values, and thermal insulation properties of the PLA and TPU samples are generally well-correlated with the number of printed layers. Further applications can be explored based on the results reported in this paper. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/15280837231166393?download=true |
| ISSN | 15280837 |
| Volume Number | 53 |
| Journal | Journal of Industrial Textiles (JIT) |
| e-ISSN | 15308057 |
| DOI | 10.1177/15280837231166393 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2023-03-25 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2023 |
| Subject Keyword | FDM 3D printing wearable properties polylactic acid thermoplastic polyurethane polyester fabric |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science Chemical Engineering Polymers and Plastics |
