Hydrophilicity of textile fibers has been assessed using the rate of water ascent in a vertical strip and the amount of water absorbed by the substrate. It has been found that the hydrophilicity decreases in the order: untreated cotton > cotton treated with crosslinking agent > cotton treated with crosslinking agent and softener > nylon > polyester-cotton blend > polyester.
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