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Testing and Enhancing the Absorbency of Fabrics and Paper Towels

Melvin John H. Banzuelo | Gerard Jess B. Obligacion | Joniel Jansen L. Tesara | Raj A. Torremocha | Gef Q Rubillos | Renan P. Limjuco

 

Abstract:

Different materials have their absorbency levels. Although absorbency is not a new concept, many still have misconceptions about it. Thus, this experimental study was conducted to compare the absorbency levels of different fabrics and paper towels. Using household materials such as hot water, white vinegar, corn starch and applying embossing method, the researchers found that in terms of absorbency, white vinegar and hot water increased the absorbency of cotton, silk, linen and kitchen towel because the mixture removed any unnecessary elements which blocked the material. In terms of strength, it showed direct relationship between the number of layers of napkins and capacity of the material to hold. However, the strength of the napkins was reinforced when they were treated with a mixture of starch and water.