A siUcone-containing epoxide named as EPSIB was prepared For silk crease-resist finishing.
The major influence parameteni for the synthesis of EPSIB were discussed. These treatments
are .shown to improve significantly both dry and wet resilience of silk with a good laundering
durability. The .shrinkage of finished silk by EPSIB was also improved. Other properties
such as breaking strength, abrasion resistance and moisture regain remain almost constant.
The results obtained in this study indicated that EPSIB may be suitable for
commercial exploitation for silk finisbing.