Water Absorbent

Kristyn Koch
 History
O 1980s
O A need was seen for improvement upon
cellulosic absorption products
 What is Absorbency
The ability of a fabric to take in moisture.
Effects:
O skin comfort
O static build-up
O shrinkage
O stain removal
O water repellency
O wrinkle recovery
 Absorption vs. Wicking
O Absorption- soaks up the moisture into the
fabric itself

O Wicking- just moved the moisture to the

outside of fabric and away from skin
 Why so important?
Absorbency effects fabric characteristics:
O skin comfort
O static build-up
O shrinkage
O stain removal
O water repellency
O wrinkle recovery
 Super- Absorbent Polymer
(SAP)
O What is the chemical? How does it work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-g_0wyhV9E
In Distilled Water, SAP…
O may absorb 500 times its weight
O May absorb 30 to 60 times its own volume
O can become up to 99.9% liquid.
Uses for Super-Absorption
O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wEsVZ6Z1k0
 Uses for SAP-
Hygiene Products
O Baby Diapers
O Adult Protective Underwear
O Sanitary napkins
O Medical Bandages
O Bed liners
 Uses for SAP-
Other
O Blocking water penetration
O Horticultural water retention
O Control of spill and waste fluids
O Artificial snow
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