Greying of Fabrics in Drycleaning

One of the main causes of graying in drycleaning is cleaning in a one bath system with dirty solvents. IFI standards require a solvent color transmittance level of 55 percent achieved via proper distillation procedures. To maintain the proper solvent flow rate, drycleaners should use powder filters and cartridge filters. Overloading the w..

The Influence of Detergent Compsition on the Performance of Dyed Wool Textiles

Modern detergents contain four types of protein, sugar, and fat digesting enzymes (protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase) that may degrade wool and other protein fibers. Increasing consumer complaints about wool and silk apparel have focused on thinning, color lose, harsh hand, and overall deterioration. To identify detergents that dam..

Cold-weather clothing

A fine hollow fibre (Thermax) is used in work and sport clothing (similar to the polar bear's coat fibres). The marketing of this clothing is the main topic in this short note.

World fibre consumption trends. II. USA, Canada, mexico, Japan and China

The inauguration of NAFTA (Canada, Mexico and the USA), still dominated economically by the USA, offers some interesting possibilities for change in the next few years. In Japan, there are clear signs that the era of self sufficiency is over. In China there seems no slowing down in the phenomenal rate of increase in output and exports. Fo..

World textile trade statistics from the GATT publication International Trade 90-91

Numerous tables show the import and export relationship of the world's textile industries. Figures generally cover the period 1980-1990.

Effect of drycleaning on some properties of garments from wool and polyester fibres

The effect of drycleaning on the mechanical and dyeing properties of three knitted polyester fabrics and two woven wool fabrics is investigated. A Vibrotex and a Contisol drycleaning machine are used. Perchloroethylene is the solvent.

Dyeing machines for dyeing garments: not just adding colour

Different types of machines for garment dyeing and dyeing procedures are discussed with emphasis on machinery designed specifically for garment dyeing. The features on newer machines facilitate easier establishment and control of quality standards. The design and features on the new machines can save money, time and effort.

Denim performance

The effects of the wet treatment of denim fabrics are investigated. Samples were tested for tensile strength, tear strength and resistance to flex abrasion after each of stone-washing, bleaching and automatic home laundering. The weakening effects of the stone-washing and bleaching processes are described.

Improving the lightfastness of apparel textiles

Ways of improving the resistance to photochemical degradation of dyed apparel fabrics for lightweight summer garments are discussed. The synchronization of substrate, dye and finish or substrate, fluorescent brightener and dye is investigated.

Denim: trends in European production and trade

Although denim has suffered an occasional dip in popularity, European denim producers have generally enjoyed strong demand since the 1970s. both denim weavers and jeans manufacturers have been highly inventive in developing new product variations (coloure