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Cotton always has a large share in the textiles and clothing market. Cotton apparel is soft and easy-care but it can cause wrinkles easily. Formaldehyde derivatives have been used for addressing cotton fabrics wrinkle problem for years but health concerns limit their applications. A novel approach to formaldehyde-free wrinkle-free cotton fabric was investigated. Aromatic acids were considered as effective crosslinking agents. Aqueous solutions of 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride (BNTCAN) were used in treatment of cotton fabrics to change their wrinkle property. Different factors, such as concentrations, catalysts, temperature, pH, and wetting agents, were studied. Tensile strength was te...