Textile cords are widely employed in rubber composites to improve dimensional stability, mechanical strength and flexibility, thereby enabling tires to operate safely under service conditions. The effectiveness of textile cord reinforcement in tires is directly governed by the adhesion between the rubber matrix and the textile cords. Various strategies have been investigated to enhance this adhesion, including physical surface treatments, chemical modifications and interfacial enhancements. In this study, textile cords were modified through gamma-ray irradiation to strengthen interfacial bonding. Subsequently, the mechanical properties and adhesion performance of the modified textile cords were systematically examined.

• The effect of gamma-ray irradiation on the adhesion properties of textile cords in rubber composites
• The effect of gamma-ray irradiation on the mechanical properties of textile cords in rubber composites
• New opportunities for sustainable adhesion between textile cords and the rubber matrix