Grafting modification for textile functionalization: innovations and applications

The functionalization of textiles through grafting modification has emerged as a promising approach, offering a bright future for the textile industry. This process involves the covalent attachment of functional polymers to textile substrates, imparting desirable properties such as hydrophobicity, antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, drug delivery capabilities, flame resistance, and improved dyeability. Various grafting techniques, including chemical, plasma-induced, and radiation-induced grafting, have been explored to achieve these modifications. This review highlights advancements in grafting methods, selecting suitable grafting agents, and the resulting functional properties conferred on textiles. The…