Table 6.
The effect of different concentration of violet pigment GH90 on the UPF of natural, synthetic and blend fabrics
| Type of sample | UPF at different concentration of violet pigment produced by S. zaomycetitus GH90. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentration of pigment GH8 | 0.5% | 1% | 1.5% | 2% |
| Wool | 55.43 | 65.76 | 73.65 | 72.34 |
| Cotton | 23.87 | 33.63 | 49.5 | 54.6 |
| Polyester | 61.64 | 61.99 | 72.58 | 74.34 |
| Cotton/polyester | 62.32 | 53.24 | 62.93 | 63.98 |
| Polyamide | 65.34 | 64.43 | 77.37 | 78.19 |
UPF The Ultraviolet Protection Factor