Amino silicone emulsion is an important member of the silicone product family that shines in the field of fabric finishing. Its molecular structure contains amino (-NH₂) groups, and it is this special group that gives amino silicone emulsion unique properties different from other silicone emulsions.
One of the most outstanding properties of amino silicone emulsion is the soft finishing effect on fabrics. When it is used in the fabric finishing process, amino silicone molecules can react chemically with hydroxyl (-OH) and other groups on the surface of fabric fibers to form a strong chemical bond. This chemical bonding allows amino silicone oil to adhere tightly to the surface of fabric fibers to form a uniform soft film. Fabrics finished with amino silicone emulsion feel extremely soft and smooth, and also have good fullness and elasticity. Whether it is pure cotton fabric, silk fabric or chemical fiber fabric, the finishing of amino silicone emulsion can achieve a significant improvement in feel, greatly improving the quality and wearing comfort of the fabric.
In addition to softness, amino silicone emulsion also has certain antistatic properties. During the production and use of fabrics, static electricity is easily generated due to friction and other reasons. Static electricity not only causes discomfort to the wearer, but also may absorb impurities such as dust, affecting the appearance and hygiene of the fabric. The amino group in the amino silicone oil emulsion can absorb moisture in the air and form a thin water film on the surface of the fabric, thereby reducing the resistance of the fabric surface and reducing the generation of static electricity. This makes the fabrics finished with amino silicone oil emulsion safer and more comfortable during wearing and use.
In addition, amino silicone oil emulsion can also improve the wrinkle resistance of the fabric. It can fill between the fabric fibers, reduce the mutual friction and slippage between the fibers, so that the fabric is not easy to wrinkle when subjected to external force. Even if the fabric is wrinkled, after the external force is removed, the fabric can quickly restore flatness due to the action of amino silicone oil. This is of great significance for some fabrics that need to maintain a good appearance, such as suit fabrics, shirt fabrics, etc.
When preparing amino silicone oil emulsion, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the content of amino groups and the stability of the emulsion. Too high an amino content may lead to a decrease in the stability of the emulsion, and demulsification may occur easily; while too low an amino content will affect its finishing effect on the fabric. Therefore, in actual production, it is necessary to prepare amino silicone oil emulsions with excellent performance through precise formula design and process control.
Amino silicone oil emulsions have become an indispensable and important auxiliary agent in the textile industry due to their excellent performance in fabric finishing. With the continuous improvement of people's requirements for fabric quality, the application prospects of amino silicone oil emulsions will be broader, and it will also prompt scientific researchers to continuously explore and improve its performance and preparation process.
