Characteristics of Anti-static Cleanroom Fabrics in Anti-static Clothing
The anti-static cleanroom fabrics used in anti-static workwear are often referred to as "conductive silk." This term is inaccurate. Conductive silk can be divided into those suitable for ESD and those suitable for cleanroom use, depending on their technical characteristics. Only conductive silk suitable for cleanroom use can be considered anti-static cleanroom fabric.
What is anti-static fabric? Fabrics that have undergone an anti-static treatment are considered anti-static fabrics. Common anti-static treatment methods for fabrics include:
① Finishing the fabric with an anti-static finish;
② Fiber grafting and modification to improve fabric moisture absorption, or blending and interweaving hydrophilic fibers;
③ Blending or interweaving conductive fibers;
The first two methods work by increasing the fabric's moisture regain, reducing its insulation properties, and accelerating static leakage. Therefore, the treatment effect may not last or be noticeable in a dry environment or after repeated washings, and are generally not used on fabrics used for ordinary clothing. Only the third method can effectively and permanently solve the static problem of textiles, so it is currently widely used in the production of anti-static work clothes. The fabric is treated with an anti-static finishing agent.