In the global or local market, consumers want garments to be more stable. This is especially true in the international market. Fabrics there constantly face special requirements for anti-shrinkage. This is a nuisance to dyeing and printing. 01 Mechanical pre-shrinkage finishing It uses physical methods to reduce fabric shrinkage. This shrinkage happens after immersion in…
Performance textiles have grown rapidly in recent years. This is because multifunctional fabrics are becoming more popular. Sportswear and fashion utilize them. Capturing this profitable market is now as much an art as a science. How can brands and manufacturers do it? What are performance textiles? Engineers create performance textiles for multifunctional garments. Textiles perform…
We expect the plant to conduct rubbing fastness tests quickly. The customer requested a quick completion. But, sometimes, they can’t meet the requirements! The technicians in the dyeing workshop are very busy! That said, let’s first understand what is the colour fastness index and its types. GB18401-2003 is the name of the standard. It says…
The ability of air to permeate fabrics and is expressed in permeability units. It serves as a source of information about the ability of the textiles to breathe and to circulate air. Air permeability, or how easily air can move through the material. A higher number means that the material is more breathable. There are…
Pilling affects many types of fabrics. It may lead to tiny and ugly balls of fiber on your clothes surface. And it can change how your garments look and feel. It can make them look old and weary when still new. It’s important to recognize pilling on your clothes. It helps you take vital steps…
The formaldehyde content of fabrics is the total amount in textiles. It includes formaldehyde, hydrolyzed formaldehyde, and free formaldehyde. The formaldehyde may come from additives used in textile production. These include anti-wrinkle agents, color-fixing agents, and softeners. The formaldehyde in them may bind to the fibers through reactions, or exist in the textiles in free…
Textile Experiments is an experimental textbook describing the structure and performance testing of textile materials. Its main content is: textile fibres, yarns, fabrics of the basic structural parameters of the test: textile fibres, yarns, fabrics of various physical properties of the test; textile fibres, yarns, fabrics of the quality assessment. Each experiment includes the preparation…
ChiuVention is former for the digital future of textile testing. Its mission is user-oriented. It aspires to create digital smarts for the textile industry. It makes easy-to-use smart textile testing instruments. From 2020 to now, we have focused on independent research and development. We have deeply studied textile enterprises. We spent lots of money and…
Fabric shrinkage is the percentage increase in length when fabric is pulled. It is also known as elastic elongation or elongation. And it measures a fabric’s elasticity. It describes the fabric’s ability to deform when forces are applied to it. The stretch of a fabric has a significant impact on the fit, comfort and durability…
When manufacturers dye fabrics, they use intricate techniques to guarantee vibrant, long-lasting colors. It involves many steps for dye fixation and color adherence. They use specialized equipment for vibrant results. Industrial methods often use high temperatures and pressure for best dye absorption. The comparison of fabric dyeing techniques reveals a wide range of options. This…