Triboelectric Phenomena in New Fiber-Forming Polymers

The comparison of fiber-forming polymers (polylactide, cotton, soybean protein, tencel and bamboo) structure and friction indexes is presented. For the analysis knitted materials of uniform linear density of yam (14.8 tex) and the same weave (terry-loop) were used. Structural analyses are made with difractometer DRON-6 at the sector of small angles. The values of friction parameters (friction coefficient and dynamic friction force) are determined according to the DIN EN ISO 8295 standard using glass and organic glass stands. X-ray examinations and friction parameters analyses have shown sufficiently reliable correlation between the molecular structure of fiber polymer and fabric friction parameters.