A Review of Low-Temperature Plasma Technology in Textile Engineering

  • Unique Paper ID: 195849
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 1265-1268
  • Abstract:
  • In recent years, the textile industry has changed a lot due to growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable processing methods. Traditional textile finishing uses a large amount of water, energy, and chemicals, which causes environmental pollution. To overcome this, low-temperature plasma technology has become a promising alternative for modifying textile surfaces. Unlike conventional methods, plasma treatment is a dry and eco-friendly process that changes only the surface of the fibers without affecting their inner structure. This review explains the basic principles, working mechanisms, and applications of plasma technology in textiles. It discusses different types of plasma systems, such as atmospheric and vacuum plasma, and their role in improving dyeability, wettability, antibacterial properties, and adhesion of fabrics. It also compares plasma treatment with traditional methods to highlight its environmental and practical benefits, while addressing its limitations and future possibilities in sustainable and smart textile development.

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BibTeX

@article{195849,
        author = {Nivetha K and Bhuvaneswari N and Janarthini K P},
        title = {A Review of Low-Temperature Plasma Technology in Textile Engineering},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1265-1268},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195849},
        abstract = {In recent years, the textile industry has changed a lot due to growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable processing methods. Traditional textile finishing uses a large amount of water, energy, and chemicals, which causes environmental pollution. To overcome this, low-temperature plasma technology has become a promising alternative for modifying textile surfaces. Unlike conventional methods, plasma treatment is a dry and eco-friendly process that changes only the surface of the fibers without affecting their inner structure. This review explains the basic principles, working mechanisms, and applications of plasma technology in textiles. It discusses different types of plasma systems, such as atmospheric and vacuum plasma, and their role in improving dyeability, wettability, antibacterial properties, and adhesion of fabrics. It also compares plasma treatment with traditional methods to highlight its environmental and practical benefits, while addressing its limitations and future possibilities in sustainable and smart textile development.},
        keywords = {Low-temperature plasma, Textile surface modification, Sustainable finishing, Plasma technology, Eco-friendly textiles, Functional finishes.},
        month = {April},
        }

Cite This Article

K, N., & N, B., & P, J. K. (2026). A Review of Low-Temperature Plasma Technology in Textile Engineering. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(11), 1265–1268.

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