--- title: Plasma Treatment of Textiles description: Plasma treatment of textiles is used to pre-treat fibers to increase wettability which allows for solvent free dyes to absorb and bond very strongly. image: https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/plasma-activation-of-medical-test-swabs-Aug-17-2021-04-04-16-97-AM.png --- ![search_icon](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/search.png?width=18&height=18&name=search.png) [![login](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/log_in.png?width=28&height=28&name=log_in.png) Thierry Germany](https://www.thierry-gmbh.de/en/) [![logo](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/logo.png?width=193&height=67&name=logo.png "logo")](https://www.thierry-corp.com/?hsLang=en) [**Shop for OEM Masters**](https://store.thierry-corp.com/store/) [**REQUEST A QUOTE**](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/request-plasma-system-quotation?hsLang=en) ##### [Knowledge Base](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase) ##### [Surface Treatment](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase-blog/tag/Surface-Treatment?hsLang=en) ##### Plasma Treatment of Textiles ![Plasma Treatment of Textiles](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/plasma-activation-of-medical-test-swabs-Aug-17-2021-04-04-16-97-AM.png?length=500&name=plasma-activation-of-medical-test-swabs-Aug-17-2021-04-04-16-97-AM.png) # Plasma Treatment of Textiles Plasma treatment of textiles is used to pre-treat fibers to increase wettability which allows for solvent free dyes to absorb and bond very strongly. [Plasma treatment](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-systems?hsLang=en) of textiles is a growing function of plasma technology. Using Thierry’s low-pressure systems,  *plasma treatment of textiles* is used to pre-treat fibers to increase wettability which allows for solvent free dyes to absorb and bond very strongly. Also,  **plasma treatment of textiles** is used to coat fabric with a specialized layer with varying characteristics. These  [surface coatings](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/knowledge/surface-coating?hsLang=en) can have properties such as the ability to repel water or other liquids. This is known as a hydrophobic surface. They can also apply protective coatings to make textiles more durable. ### Plasma Treatment of Textiles: Medical and Technological Applications **Plasma treatment of textiles** is now used in an emerging faction of the textile industry. This refers to the production of  [smart textiles](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-technology/applications/plasma-coating?hsLang=en). Smart textiles are fabrics that have technological components such as microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and even computers embedded into them.  *Plasma treatment of textiles* is used in this industry as part of the production of integrated circuits and it is also used to make these components hydrophobic. [Hydrophobic coatings](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/hydrophobic-coatings-vs.-hydrophilic-coatings?hsLang=en) are a very important use for plasma treatment of textiles as it has benefits for medical purposes. The fabric that lab coats, gloves, and surgical smocks are made of could undergo  *plasma treatment for textiles* to make them hydrophobic. Hydrophobic fabrics have the benefit of not being able to absorb water. This makes them resistant to dirt and bacteria. When trying to create a sterile setting such as in an operating room, this is a much desired characteristic.  To learn more about the use of plasma in manufacturing, please read our eBook titled "[Manufacturer’s Surface Activation Guide for Improved Adhesion](https://www.thierry-corp.com/manufacturers-surface-activation-guide-for-improved-adhesion?hsLang=en)." 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