Oil Repellency Finishing for Special Occasion Wear

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ภัทรา คุ้มเขต

Abstract

This research aimed to test and analyze the physical properties and oil repellency of silk and satin fabrics before and after oil repellency finishing in order to evaluate the potential of satin fabric as a substitute for silk for applications in the design and construction of special occasion garments, with an emphasis on enhancing functional performance and ease of maintenance. The research methodology involved studying fundamental information on the properties of silk and satin fabrics and oil repellency finishing technology, followed by testing fabric weight, tensile strength, tear strength, and oil repellency performance of both fabrics before and after finishing. The finished fabrics were then applied to the design and construction of a sample garment. The results showed that after oil repellency finishing, the fabric weight of satin increased from 194.44 to 206.23 g/m². In addition, tensile strength in the warp and weft directions increased from 1,418.04 and 1,537.05 N to 1,555.67 and 1,817.99 N, respectively, while tear strength increased from 36.95 and 49.57 N to 102.95 and 110.91 N, respectively. Regarding oil repellency, both silk and satin fabrics before finishing exhibited an oil repellency grade of 0, indicating no oil repellency. However, after finishing, satin achieved an oil repellency grade of 5.5, which was higher than that of silk, with a grade of 5. The findings demonstrate that oil repellency finishing effectively enhances the functional properties of fabrics, and satin fabric exhibits suitable properties for use as a substitute for silk in the design and construction of special occasion garments due to its similar appearance and enhanced ease of maintenance.

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คุ้มเขต ภ., “Oil Repellency Finishing for Special Occasion Wear”, UTK RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 36–40, Jun. 2026.
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