Chemical Technology in the Pre-Treatment Processes of Textiles

Textile chemical processing today, particularly the pre-treatment processes require a highly sophisticated technology and engineering to achieve the well known concepts of "Right first time, Right everytime and Right on time" processing and production. Chemical pre-treatment may be broadly defined as a procedure mainly concerned with the removal of natural as well as added impurities in fabric to a level necessary for good whiteness and absorbency by utilising minimum time, energy and chemicals as well as water.

This book discusses the fundamental aspects of chemistry, chemical technology and machineries involved in the various pre-treatment process of textiles before subsequent dyeing, printing and finishing. With the introduction of newer fibres, specialty chemicals, improved technology and sophisticated machineries developed during the last decade, this book fills a gap in this area of technology. However, its real strength is its clear perception of ample background description, which will enable readers to understand most current journals, thus staying abreast of the latest advances in the field.

Chapter headings: Preface. Kinds of Fibres. Preparation before Chemical Processes. Desizing. Scouring. Scouring Machineries. Bleaching of Textiles. Bleaching and Washing Equipment. Heat-Setting. Mercerization. Optical Brightening Agents. Combined Pre-Treatment Processes of Textiles. Degradation of Fibres Associated with Chemical Pre-Treatment Processes. Conservation of Energy and Water, Economy and Effluent Control in Pre-Treatment Processes. Pre-Treatment of Textiles under Plasma Conditions. Application of Bio-technology in the Pre-Treatment Processes of Textiles. Analysis and Testing in Preparatory Processes. Subject index.