Electrostatic Interaction-Induced Assembly of Colloidal Photonic Crystals on Polyester Yarns Applied for Structurally Colored Fabrics with High Breathability and Colorfastness
4 affiliations
- 1Engineering Research Centre for Eco-Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- 2Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310018, China
- 3School of Textile and Clothing, Soochow University, Suzhou 215127, China
- 4Hangzhou PhocryColor Sci-Tech Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311200, China
Abstract
Structurally colored technology based on photonic crystals (PCs) shows significant potential for applications in ecological coloration, fashion textiles, and smart textiles. However, structurally colored fabrics with photonic crystals (SCFa-PCs) prepared by the coating method usually have poor air permeability. Preparing structurally colored yarns with photonic crystals (SCY-PCs) and subsequently weaving them into fabrics is an effective approach to addressing air-permeability limitations. Nevertheless, constructing PC structures with both high structural stability and high color saturation on polyester yarns remains a significant hurdle due to their complex surface morphology and hydrophobicity. Herein, ionic surfactants are employed as surface-modifying agents to enhance the affinity of polyester yarns for polystyrene @ poly(methyl acrylate-butyl acrylate) [PS@P(MMA-BA)] colloid nanosphere assembly liquid, enhancing the assembly efficiency and uniformity of PS@P(MMA-BA) PCs. The reflection curve of the prepared SCY-PCs has a narrow and high peak, which proves the high brightness and high saturation of the structural color. In the fabricated SCY-PCs, due to the self-adhesive property of PS@P(MMA-BA) nanospheres, the PC structure on the fiber surface possesses excellent structural stability under various conditions such as rubbing and washing. Subsequent textile processing, including weaving and embroidery, produces structurally colored fabrics with high breathability, outstanding color fastness, and high color saturation. The visible color of the SCY-PCs can be precisely controlled over the spectral range of 400–700 nm by adjusting the diameter of the nanospheres. This innovative approach addresses the air-permeability limitations of bionic SCFa-PCs and reveals promising capability for the broader application of structurally colored technologies in textile manufacturing.
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BibTeX
@article{wang2026electrostatic,
title = {{Electrostatic Interaction-Induced Assembly of Colloidal Photonic Crystals on Polyester Yarns Applied for Structurally Colored Fabrics with High Breathability and Colorfastness}},
author = {Xiaohui Wang and Yalan Zhang and Xinyang Li and Jianjun Guo and Wanyang Sun and Yichen Li and Guojin Liu and Yi Huang and Minghua Wu and Jianzhong Shao},
journal = {Polymers},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.3390/polym18192395},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13666786},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Electrostatic Interaction-Induced Assembly of Colloidal Photonic Crystals on Polyester Yarns Applied for Structurally Colored Fabrics with High Breathability and Colorfastness
AU - Xiaohui Wang
AU - Yalan Zhang
AU - Xinyang Li
AU - Jianjun Guo
AU - Wanyang Sun
AU - Yichen Li
AU - Guojin Liu
AU - Yi Huang
AU - Minghua Wu
AU - Jianzhong Shao
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/30
JO - Polymers
DO - 10.3390/polym18192395
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13666786
AB - Structurally colored technology based on photonic crystals (PCs) shows significant potential for applications in ecological coloration, fashion textiles, and smart textiles. However, structurally colored fabrics with photonic crystals (SCFa-PCs) prepared by the coating method usually have poor air permeability. Preparing structurally colored yarns with photonic crystals (SCY-PCs) and subsequently weaving them into fabrics is an effective approach to addressing air-permeability limitations. Nevertheless, constructing PC structures with both high structural stability and high color saturation on polyester yarns remains a significant hurdle due to their complex surface morphology and hydrophobicity. Herein, ionic surfactants are employed as surface-modifying agents to enhance the affinity of polyester yarns for polystyrene @ poly(methyl acrylate-butyl acrylate) [PS@P(MMA-BA)] colloid nanosphere assembly liquid, enhancing the assembly efficiency and uniformity of PS@P(MMA-BA) PCs. The reflection curve of the prepared SCY-PCs has a narrow and high peak, which proves the high brightness and high saturation of the structural color. In the fabricated SCY-PCs, due to the self-adhesive property of PS@P(MMA-BA) nanospheres, the PC structure on the fiber surface possesses excellent structural stability under various conditions such as rubbing and washing. Subsequent textile processing, including weaving and embroidery, produces structurally colored fabrics with high breathability, outstanding color fastness, and high color saturation. The visible color of the SCY-PCs can be precisely controlled over the spectral range of 400–700 nm by adjusting the diameter of the nanospheres. This innovative approach addresses the air-permeability limitations of bionic SCFa-PCs and reveals promising capability for the broader application of structurally colored technologies in textile manufacturing.
SN - 2073-4360
ER -