Design of bioinspired highly efficient, eco-friendly, and self-adhesive emulsion for superhydrophobic polyester fabrics

Junyi Cai, Yong Huang, Jinchun Han, Shaoju Fu, Gang Yang, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding, Key Laboratory of Textile Science , Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Jiangsu Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, School of Materials Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, National Advanced Functional Fiber Innovation Center

Textile Research Journal

Published online on December 23, 2025

Abstract

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Superhydrophobic treatment is an effective way to improve the durability and wear resistance of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabrics. While long fluorocarbon chains can achieve an efficient superhydrophobic surface, they have now mostly been banned ...