What is Textile Finishing? The word ‘Finishing’ refers to the completion of a job properly. When a fabric is collected from weaving or knitting machine, it remains gray in color and crisp. It is known as gray fabric. Before dyeing the gray fabric, it’s required to be treated by some other processes to be ready…
Unveiling the Brilliance: The Art of Mercerizing Sinthia Zaman B.Sc. in Textile Engineering Textile Engineering College, Zorargonj, Chattogram Introduction: Mercerization is a physico-chemical process in which textiles (typically cotton) are treated with a caustic soda (NaOH) solution to improve properties such as smoothness, fibre strength, shrinkage resistance, lustre and dye affinity. It’s a kind…
Introduction: Parchmentization is a process used to impart parchment like appearance with improved strength and stability of cotton fabrics. It involves treating the fabric with sulfuric acid to make it more durable and resistant to wear and tear. This process has been used for centuries, and is still used today in a variety of applications….
Introduction: Beetling is a mechanical finishing technique used to give linen fabric a smooth and glossy appearance by pounding. It involves pounding the fabric with wooden hammers or beetles to crush the fibers under high pressure and flatten the fabric surface. This process has been used for centuries, and it was particularly popular in Europe…
What is Mercerization? Mercerization is a unique textile finishing process that involves treating cotton or other cellulosic fibers with a strong alkali solution under tension. This process improves the luster, strength, and affinity for dyes of the fibers, resulting in a smoother and more even surface. By undergoing mercerization, cotton fibers are transformed into high-quality,…
