There are two new fabric varieties that are widely popular in the market this summer. One is a double-layer gauze fabric, and the other is a washed cotton fabric. Double-layer gauze fabrics are still relatively expensive at present, but washed fabrics are gradually becoming more popular.
Whether it is real cotton “washed cotton” or chemical fiber “washed cotton”, in terms of dyeing and finishing process, it isWashed cloth.
Washed fabric is called pleated fabric in foreign countries. Washed fabric is a fabric that has been treated with a special dyeing and finishing process to give the fabric a slightly wrinkled washed style. On the surface, washed cloth shows natural washed wrinkles and has the feeling of old clothes, which caters to consumers’ psychological appeal for “retro” and “nature”.
Washed cotton has a soft feel, stable dimensions, and comfortable fit. It has slight wrinkles in appearance, a soft surface, and natural wrinkle changes.
Washed fabrics have a wide range of varieties and adaptability. Pure cotton, polyester/cotton, polyester filament, various knitted fabrics and other gray fabric raw materials can be processed into washed fabrics. In addition, the processing technology of washed cloth is relatively simple and does not require high equipment.
So, be sure to see clearlyWashed cotton fabrics on the market may be pure cotton washed cotton, chemical fiber washed cotton, or modal washed cotton.
The processing principle of washed cotton
The processing principle of washed cotton is Utilizing the physical and chemical properties of the fiber itself, under certain hot washing conditions, the fabric is placed in a rope-like relaxed state, and the fibers are fully shrunk and fluffy, and then mechanical extrusion is used to form wrinkles. Finally, chemical treatment is used to make the chemical additives and fiber molecules Reacts to shape fabric wrinkles, resulting in long-lasting, stable wrinkles and a unique, natural style.
Key points of the process of washed cotton
In usual fabrics During the dyeing and finishing process, in order to improve the flatness, smoothness and dimensional stability of the fabric, it must go through three processes: singeing, shaping and mercerization.
However, these three processes are completely different from the style of washed cotton. Singeing will remove the hairiness on the surface of the fabric, shaping will eliminate wrinkles, and mercerization will hinder the shrinkage of fibers at high temperatures. When making washed cloth, these three processes must be eliminated.
In order to obtain the natural wrinkles and soft and plump effect of the fabric, the washing cloth processing technology must be carried out under loose and low tension conditions; in order to ensure the soft and fluffy hand feeling effect of the washed cloth, the finishing process must also be carried out. A certain amount of softener should be added. Finally, the fabric is resin-finished to set the wrinkles.
Conventional process flow of washed cotton fabrics:
Turn seams>>>Alkali desizing (rope-like relaxation)>>>Cooking and bleaching>>>Chlorine bleaching (rope-like)>> >Open rolling and drying>>>(tenttering)>>>Dyeing>>>Hot air stretching
Conclusion
The biggest advantage of washed cotton fabric isGood hand feeling.
Because there are no processes such as singeing and mercerizing, the surface style of washed cloth usually has a plush old clothes feel, giving people a feeling of returning to nature. Washed cotton has a unique style, soft hand feel, good color fastness, excellent shrinkage performance, and is suitable for personal use.
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Turning>>>Alkali retreat Pulp (rope-like relaxation)>>>cooking and bleaching>>>chlorine bleaching (rope-like)>>>rolling and drying>>>(stentering)>>>dyeing>>>hot air tentering
Conclusion
The biggest advantage of washed cotton fabric isGood feel.
Because there are no processes such as singeing and mercerizing, the surface style of washed cloth usually has a plush old clothes feel, giving people a feeling of returning to nature. Washed cotton has a unique style, soft hand feel, good color fastness, excellent shrinkage performance, and is suitable for personal use.
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