Research
Investigation of the Effect of Coating Method on the Radiation Shielding Properties of Terry Cotton Fabric
There is an increasing attention addressing the compliance with sanitary regulations all over the medical institutions. Consequently emerged along with a parallel interest over the medical gowns, as being a side branch of medical textiles. Medical gowns are the most important item among the surgical garments. Terry cotton fabric is a kind of fabric used especially for medical hospital clothes. Terry cotton fabrics are two varieties; 63% cotton, 37% polyester and 50% cotton, 50% polyester. In this study, terry cotton fabrics were used for coating method processing; fabrics also were covered in the single and double face. Barite is penetrated into the terry cotton fabric with coating methods by using barite at different rates. According to data obtained the most appropriate covering method, barite type was determined. The effect of radiation exposure on the coating type was investigated. The results of the experiments showed that barite impregnation significantly increases the radiation absorption capability of the fabric. It was found that the radiation absorption capability of the coated fabric was higher than that of the impregnated fabric.
