Every component of textile products, including fibers, yarns, fabrics, processing, and finishing, has an impact on the final product. Fibers are the smallest building blocks of fabrics and are typically spun into yarns for textile manufacturing. Fibers can be natural, synthetic, or a combination of both. Through felting and bonding techniques, fibers can be directly transformed into fabrics. Additionally, different fabric production systems can manipulate yarns to create different types of fabric structures. Fibers are twisted or arranged into long continuous threads, which are then used to produce various types of fabrics, such as woven, knitted, crocheted, knotted, woven, and braided.
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After production, textile materials undergo processing to add value, such as improving aesthetics, physical performance, and functionality. Techniques such as dyeing, printing, and embroidery can also be used for the decorative purposes of textile materials.
There are indeed many mechanical and chemical techniques available for improving the quality and performance of finished textiles. Here are some common textile finishing techniques:
Bleaching: Bleaching is a process of removing impurities and undesired colors from textiles. Common bleaching agents include chlorine bleaches, hydrogen peroxide, and sulphite-based bleaches. The bleaching process helps enhance the whiteness and luster of textiles.
Dyeing: Dyeing is the process of adding color to textiles. Dyes can be water-soluble, solvent-based, or pigments suspended in the fiber. Dyeing can be achieved through immersion, spray, printing, and other methods. Dyeing gives textiles a vibrant appearance.
Finishing agents: Finishing agents are chemicals applied to textiles to enhance their properties. They can improve attributes such as softness, wrinkle-resistance, water-repellency, flame resistance, and antimicrobial properties. Examples of finishing agents include fabric softeners, wrinkle-release agents, water repellents, and flame retardants.