Degradation study of polyester fiber in swimming pool water

The disinfection of swimming pool water is vital to maintain water quality. The chemicals used in this practice can damage the fabrics of bathing suits and shorten the shelf life of the textile substrate. The degradation of polyester, a polymer that is widely used in bathing suits for swimming pools, was investigated. For this, a 2 3 factorial design was employed for the experimental methodology. The effect of several variables was analyzed in a...