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Polyester fibers coated with silica hybrid film forming materials containing non-ionic dyes
Polyester fabrics coated with hybrid silica film-forming materials containing non-ionic dyes were analyzed in view of structural and morphological properties of the -coatings and in direct relationship with their wetting properties. Wettability of the coated textile materials was investigated by performing contact angle measurements and by the analysis of the influence of films morphology and surface roughness. Thermo-mechanical behavior of the coated polyester fabrics was investigated in relationship with the precursors of the coating materials.