Textile chemicals Textile manufacturing is usually synthesized from chemicals. Numerous types of textile chemicals are divided in two categories i.e. one that remain on the fiber, and one that is used to wet or clean the fiber or otherwise function in some related operation. Textile chemicals are usually used in the finishing of fabrics. Furthermore, some other chemical contributions are finishes on traditional fabrics for wrinkle resistance, shrinkage control, and color fastness. Preparation is concerned with wet chemical processes that removes the foreign matter from the fabric. Prolonged hot treatment with alkali (sodium hydroxide) and strong detergent is required to break down and remove the naturally occurring impurities in cotton. Coloring is done by dyeing and the coloring materials may be either dyes or pigments. Antistatic, antibacterial or soil-repellent finishes, may be applied to fit the fabric for specific use |




