Influence Of Enzyme And Silicone Wash On The Physico-Mechanical Properties Of Non-Denim Twill Garments
Garments washing is one of the most important finishing treatments applied on apparels which have vital use to create special outlooks and improving the fashion. Technologically washing is one of the most important fashion elements for clothing industry and production of washed garments depends on the machine quality. In order to achieve an optimum effect of washing process, on the woven fabric in different washing time, Enzyme Wash and then Silicone wash were carried out for cotton fabric. However, there are some of the comments that when the garments have longer washing time, use of the chemical on the washing procedure will affect the physical and mechanical performance. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of industrial enzyme silicone wash combined with silicone wash. For this study currently fashionable regular Non- denim (100% cotton with twill 3/1 weave construction) trouser was chosen. The selected Non-denim trouser has been processed by enzyme and then silicone wash. In order to evaluate the washing effects on Non-denim trouser, changes of fabric handle, fabric specification (ends/inch, picks/inch, surface density, warp & weft yarn linear density), fabric strength has been determined during and after washing.
Sodium silicate: The key ingredient in detergent agglomeration
The rise of sodium silicate as an agglomerating agent in detergent powders is discussed. Various ingredient ratios and agglomeration techniques/processes are reviewed as such parameters affect finished product characteristics.
STUDIES ON THE MECHANISM OF FLAME RETARDING
Two lignins, of different carbohydrate content, were pyrolysed before and after treatment with inorganic salts. Lignin, which is relatively free of carbohydrate, was inert to the salts: its DTA curve did not change. The DTA curve of lignin, associated with about 50% carbohydrate, showed a shift of the exothermic peak to a higher temperature and the appearance of a new exotherm; lithium chloride was the most effective salt. The results support the chemical theory of flame retardation.