Abstract: Sol-gel and photo-deduction deposition process were used to finish the cotton fabric. The thermal stability, morphology, structure and composition were characterized by TGA, SEM and EDS. The UV resistance performance was also investigated. The results showed that Ag and TiO₂ were successfully finished to the fabric and the thermal stability of the fabric improved very much after finishing. The UPF value of the fabric can reach 60+ when 0.09 mol/L AgNO₃ was used. Furthermore, the fabric treated by low-temperature oxygen plasma showed improved UV resistance and good fastness to washing.

Key words: sol-gel; photodeposition; anti-ultraviolet radiation; cotton fabric