The effect of oxygen plasma on camouflage properties of printed fabric with MWCNT

Camouflage of textile material is so important according to development of tools and implements of war and the need to protect people. In this research, modified cotton/polyester fabrics with oxygen plasma at various times (1-5 min) and power (50-150 w) was printed with paste containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The typical morphologies of the blank and brown printed fabric have been analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Also, properties of printed fabrics such as visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) reflectance; color values, wettability, perspiration and light fastness were measured. The results indicated that raising the amount of MWCNTs in the printing paste, power and also time of plasma treatment significantly reduces the amount of reflectance values.