Fabric Science Assignment 1: Submitted By: Al Sathvika Faculty Name: Prof. Harsha Rani Roll No: BFT/20/504
Fabric Science Assignment 1: Submitted By: Al Sathvika Faculty Name: Prof. Harsha Rani Roll No: BFT/20/504
Fabric Science Assignment 1: Submitted By: Al Sathvika Faculty Name: Prof. Harsha Rani Roll No: BFT/20/504
FABRIC
SCIENCE
ASSIGNMENT
1
SUBMITTED BY: AL SATHVIKA
FACULTY NAME: PROF. HARSHA
RANI
ROLL NO:
BFT/20/504
Documentation on variety of product
category available commercially for
textile finishing, with their chemical
composition, application, and costing.
INDEX
Introduction to Finishing
Advantages of Textile Finishing
Classification of Textile Finishes
1. Sulphuric Acid
2. Sodium Carbonate
3. Urea
4. Formaldehyde
5. Urea- Formaldehyde
6. Quaternary Ammonium Salts
7. Hydrogen Chloride
8. Silicon Dioxide
9. Barium Sulphate
10. Titanium Dioxide
11. Silicone Emulsion
12. Starch
13. Sodium Carboxylmethyl Cellulose
14. Polyvinyl Compounds
15. Fluorochemical
16. Sol Gel
INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE FINISHING
Dyeing and printing are not the ultimate steps. Finishing is required to
make it more suitable for end use (value addition is done here). The main
aim of finishing is to make it more suitable for their end uses.
Finishing is one of the essential processes of processing mill where all
bleached, dyed and printed materials are subjected before they are put on
the market.
FORMULA: H2SO4
IUPAC ID: Sulfuric acid
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Sulphuric acid is composed of elements like Sulphur, Oxygen and
Hydrogen.
APPLICATIONS
Parchmentizing: Sulfuric acid is used in parchmentizing, where the
cellulosic fabrics, when treated with concentrated sulphuric acid
under special conditions produce the remarkable organdie finish.
Manufacturing Rayon: It is used in the production of rayon when
the cellulose fibre derived from wood are dissolved in tetra amine
copper (II) solution that produces a thick blue liquid is injected into
sulfuric acid. Thus produced rayon which is a semi- synthetic,
breathable material ideal for use in hot and humid countries.
Milling Agent: Milling is used to make the fabric fuller and denser,
also woven patterns becomes obscure. Milling is classified into acid
milling and alkaline milling both of which are carried out in stock or
in rotary milling machine. Sulphuric acid is the best milling
agent(acid milling): sulphuric acid (0.2- 0.5 %), pH (2), temp (45
degree C). Also, fabric should be washed thoroughly after milling.
Dyes: Firstly, a soluble and non-reactive dye with sulphuric acid is
made to dissolve in conc. Sulfuric acid. Then a buffering compound is
added to the sulfuric acid solution to make dye bath.
It is also used to give a flame repellent finish to the fabric.
COSTING
Costing of sulphuric acid is ₹ 20/ Kg.
Functions- Catalyst
Usage/ Applications- Industrial
Material- Liquid
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2. SODIUM CARBONATE
Sodium carbonate in its all forms are white, odourless, water-soluble salts
that yield moderately alkaline solutions in water. Common name of Sodium
carbonate is soda ash, washing soda, soda crystals, sodium
trioxocarbonate. It is an ionic compound which on dissociation gives two
sodium cations (Na+) and one carbonate anion (CO3-2)
FORMULA: Na2CO3
IUPAC ID: Disodium Carbonate
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Sodium carbonate is composed of 2 sodium atoms, 1 carbon atom and 3
oxygen atoms.
APPLICATIONS
Dyeing: The pH of the cellulose fibre and fibre- reactive dyes changes
so that the dye reacts with the fibre, making a permanent connection
that holds the dye to the fibre. Now they can chemically attack the
dye because it activates the fibre molecules, thus making it suitable
with fabrics such as silk producing brighter and more colourfast
results.
Curing of wool and silk fibres can be done with sodium
bicarbonate. It also aids in the process of dyeing and printing of wool
and silk fabrics.
Tanning: It is also used for tanning in the leather industry. When it is
treated with sodium bicarbonate, leather remains porous, soft and
flexible.
The animal -hide collagen fibres stabilises due to the reaction such
that they are no longer biodegradable.
Alkaline Milling: Also, alkaline milling may be carried out with soap
and soda ash or with alkali alone. Best results are produced when
there is Sodium Carbonate (6-7 degree Tw), pH ( 9 to 11) and
temperature (38 degree Celsius).
COSTING
Costing of sodium carbonate is ₹ 26/ Kg. Widely used in gold, platinum
plating, tanning industry, fire extinguishers.
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3. UREA
Chemical compound carbamide, is commonly known as urea which
has two NH2 groups joined by a carbonyl functional group.
FORMULA: CH4N2O
SOLUBLE IN: Water, Ethanol, Glycerol
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
This organic compound is composed of two NH2 groups
joined by a carbonyl (C=O) functional group. The liver is
formed in the urea cycle by combining two ammonia
molecules (NH3) with a carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule.
APPLICATIONS
Addition of urea during dyeing/ printing of cellulosic fibres with
reactive dyes to the pad- liquor or print-paste is done to achieve
additional brighter and more level prints.
Urea slows down the dyeing process; allowing more time for the dye
to react with the fibre, yield deeper shades and increase the
solubility of the dyes which is used when applying dye solutions
directly to fabric.
Resin Finishing: Also, in resin finishing urea and formaldehyde is
reacted with the hydroxyl groups in cellulose to form a bond, thus
product having both good recovery from creasing and improved
dimensional stability.
COSTING
The GOI. has statutorily fixed the price of urea. It is ₹ 268 for 50Kg bag of
urea and ₹ 242 for 45Kg bag of urea which includes ₹ 354/ MT as dealer
margin for private.
https://fert.nic.in/urea-pricing-policy-section
MANUFACTURERS OF UREA
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
Coromandel International Limited
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT)
4. FORMALDEHYDE
Formaldehyde is an organic compound which is colourless, flammable,
strong- smelling chemical that is produced chemically.
FORMULA: CH2O
IUPAC ID: Methanal
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound consisting of
hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon.
APPLICATIONS
Formaldehyde is commonly used in several textile processes. It is a natural
chemical substance.
Wrinkle resistance and crease resistance is increased with the
action of formaldehyde in the textiles.
Better penetration of dyes and inks into the fabric also takes place
due to formaldehyde (allowing better saturation)
A sticky aqueous substance called resin is formed when
formaldehyde is mixed with specific liquid which imparts special
properties in the fabric, e.g., making it water resistance. Also give
them colour.
It is also used to prevent mildew and increases the stain resistance
on outdoor textiles and on permanent- press textiles.
COSTING
Costing of formaldehyde is ₹ 50/ Kg.
Usage- Industrial
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MANUFACTURERS OF FORMALDEHYDE
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
Coromandel International Limited
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT)
5. UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE
Urea- Formaldehyde is a non-transparent thermosetting resin or polymer
named for its common synthesis pathway and overall structure.
Urea- formaldehyde resin’s include high tensile strength, flexural modulus,
high heat distortion temperature, low water absorption, mould shrinkage,
high surface hardness, elongation at break and volume resistance.
FORMULA: C2H6N2O2
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Urea Formaldehyde is composed of urea(a solid crystal obtained from
ammonia) and formaldehyde (a highly reactive gas obtained from
methane).
APPLICATIONS
Urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde (which are
thermosetting resins) are added to improve the shrink resistance
and crease resistance of fabrics.
Because of its chemical properties it is used in textiles, foundry sand
moulds, rayon, corduroy, cotton blends etc.
PDC Method: Pad-Dry-Cure method is applied for cross linking
agents with the application of urea formaldehyde resin consisting of
steps such as padding, drying, curing, washing, and drying.
COSTING
Costing of urea formaldehyde is ₹ 18/ Kg.
Brand- Ok
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/urea-formaldehyde-resin-
20690233448.html
6. QUATERNARY
AMMONIUM SALTS
Quaternary Ammonium salts are cationic compounds containing alkyl
groups in a chain length of C8- C18.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
A quaternary ammonium salt’s general structural formula is as follows:
COSTING
Costing of quaternary ammonium Salts is ₹ 149/ Kg.
Physical state- liquid
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MANUFACTURERS OF QUARTERNARY
AMMONIUM SALTS
Creative chemicals
Amano Pioneer Eclipse
American Cleaning Solutions
3M Commercial Solutions Division
ABC Compounding Company
7. HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE
Hydrochloric acid is usually a colourless solution with a distinctive pungent
smell. It is also known as muriatic acid and is classified as a strong acid
FORMULA: HCl
APPLICATIONS
Hydrochloric acid acts as both an acid and as reducing agent due to the
presence of both carboxylic and aldehyde group.
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is commonly used for the neutralization of
alkaline agents that is as a bleaching agent in textile industry.
Also, to neutralize the alkaline residues in cotton immediately
prior to bleaching.
It is used in the dyeing of wool. Also used in the dyeing of cotton
fabric. This is because it is miscible with water, ether, and alcohol in
all proportions.
HCl is used for degreasing the surface of the skin in tannery.
COSTING
Costing of hydrochloric acid is ₹ 50/ Kg.
Physical state- liquid
Appearance – colourless
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/hydrochloric-acid-
6772185588.html
8. SILICON DIOXIDE
Silicon dioxide is commonly known as silica. It is mostly commonly found
in crystalline state and rarely in amorphous state.
FORMULA: SiO2
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION:
Silica is made up of the group
of minerals found most
abundantly in the earth’s crust,
i.e. silicon and oxygen. It is
composed of one atom of
silicon and two atoms od
oxygen.
APPLICATIONS
They are used in fashion and industrial textiles. It brought out a revolution
in textile industry and is useful in the textile manufacturing process.
They impart useful characteristics to the fabrics during its finishing
processes such as
Soil release
Heat resistance.
Resistance to sunlight
Resistance to moisture
Resistance to chemicals
Resistance to age
Thus, textiles with such high temp insulation provides high strength and
flexibility, enabling their use in a wide range of applications.
COSTING
Costing of silicon dioxide is ₹ 70/ Kg.
Grade- Industrial
State- Powder
Colour- Milky White
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/precipitated-silica.html
9. BARIUM SULPHATE
Barium Sulphate is a white crystalline solid that is odourless and insoluble
in water. It is an organic compound.
FORMULA: BaSO4
SOLUBLE IN: Sulfuric Acid
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Barium Sulphate is composed of a barium
cation and sulfate anion. The sulfur is
attached to four oxygen atoms.
APPLICATIONS
Barium sulphate is a fine white powder used in making textiles.
Barium Sulphate is used as finish for linen goods
In textile industry it can also be found in use as sizing agents as well
as in pigments and coatings.
It is also used as an agent for rayon matting during etching and
printing.
It also provides soil release finish to the fabric.
COSTING
Costing of powder barium sulphate is ₹ 58/ Kg.
Grade- precipitated
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/barium-sulphate-1920119948.html
FORMULA: TiO2
IUPAC ID: Titanium dioxide/ titanium (IV) oxide
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Titanium dioxide is composed of one titanium atom and two
oxygen atoms which is generally found in the minerals in the
earth crust along with other elements.
APPLICATIONS
Titanium dioxide is white, water insoluble pigment and used in textile
industry as follows:
It mainly acts as an ultraviolet ray protecting agents.
The strength also increases due to the treatment.
COSTING
Costing of powder barium sulphate is ₹ 190/ Kg.
Form- Powder
Colour- White
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/titanium-dioxide.html
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Silicone emulsion is composed mainly of
polydimethylsiloxane, emulsifier, and
water. Emulsifier is the main ingredient
here which encapsulates the
polydimethylsiloxane oil and holds it in
suspension. Ethoxylated glycol ethers in
the emulsifier typically used here.
APPLICATIONS
In textile industry as well as in fashion silicone based textile have many
advantages:
Silicone emulsions are broadly used in textiles as softeners. Adds
softness to the fabric.
Adds higher water repellence property to the fabric
It can help in reducing shrinkage. Also gives soil release finish.
It makes the fabric scratch free and wrinkle free.
Suppleness of the fabric is maintained with this silicone coating.
The silicone rubber compound helps in adding extended life,
abrasion, puncture and tear resistance, as well as UV, oil and water
resistance.
COSTING
Costing of silicone emulsion is ₹ 135/ Kg.
Colour- Milky white emulsion
Usage- Industrial
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/silicone-emulsion.html
APPLICATIONS
Modified starch helps in developing textile capabilities (such as strength,
elasticity, and surface strength). Starch has a important role in three stages
of production of textiles: mixing, printing and finishing.
Starch helps in reducing friction in the weaving process.
It is used to improve the feel of fabric.
By imparting gloss, it improves the appearance of the fabric.
It also helps in removing the wrinkles formed during the
preparation of the fabric.
In laundry industry, starch derivatives are excellent for yarn coating
as ironing starch.
Starch finish is a non- durable finish, still it acts as a traditional
finishing agent for cotton and rayon fabrics.
COSTING
Costing of maize starch is ₹ 28/ Kg.
State- Powder
Colour- White
Material: Maize
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/maize-starch-powder.html
MANUFACTURERS OF STARCH
Millennium Starch India Pvt Ltd, Karnataka
Venus Starch Suppliers, Tamil Nadu
SPAC Starch Products India Ltd, Tamil Nadu
SNS Starch Ltd, Telangana
13. SODIUM
CARBOXYMETHYL
CELLULOSE
An important product of cellulose ethers is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
(CMC), which are formed as a result of cellulose derivative by natural
cellulose modification with an ether structure.
where R= H or CH2COONa
APPLICATIONS
Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose CMC is widely used in printing and
dyeing.
It acts as a sizing agent for the warp sizing of the fabrics.
It helps to provide favourable conditions for weaving by forming a
Smooth, wear-resistant and flexible film on the surface of warp by
bearing the absolute strength and friction of the weaving machine.
Thus, its possible to get a high grade fabric and high speed
production with its help.
It provides the yarn a soft hand feel, which is easily dry and glossy.
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is used to provide oil release finish
as well.
COSTING
Costing of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose powder is ₹ 52/ Kg.
State- Powder
Colour- White
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/sodium-carboxymethyl-cellulose-
powder-10779580588.html
MANUFACTURERS OF SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL
CELLULOSE
Cellulose Solutions Private Limited, Telangana
Sri Kalpa Celluloe Products, Hyderabad
Ayush Enterprise, Ahmedabad
Hiranya Cellulose Products, Telangana
14. POLYVINYL
COMPOUNDS
Polyvinyl alcohol is colourless and odourless and water-soluble synthetic
polymer. Polyvinyl chloride comes in rigid as well as flexible form and is a
high strength thermoplastic material.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Polyvinyl alcohol is generated by the hydrolysis of poly(vinyl acetate).
Whereas poly(vinyl acetate) is formed by the polymerization of vinyl
acetate.
COSTING
Costing of PVC resin is ₹ 158/ Kg.
Form- Powder
Usage- Industrial purpose
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/pvc-resin.html
Costing of Polyvinyl alcohol is ₹ 165/ Kg.
Usage- Sizing agent
Grade- Industrial grade
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/polyvinyl-alcohol.html
15. FLUOROCHEMICAL
A fluorochemical is a chemical compound that are primarily hydrocarbons
where fluorine has replaced at least one atom of hydrogen.
Fluorochemicals are comprised of fluorocarbons, fluoropolymers, HCFC,
HFC etc.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Fluorochemicals are produced by condensation of a fluorinated alcohol or
fluorinated primary amine with a suitable anhydride.
APPLICATIONS
These are widely used to modify the surface of textiles and carpets.
It lowers the surface energy prevents the fiber from wetting out.
It is used so used in soil release finishing in small quantity in some
industries.
These chemicals are also used in dying and printing processes
Fluorochemicals impart resistance to water, soils, oils and
staining.
COSTING
Costing of fluorochemical (Hydrofluoric acid) is ₹ 125/ Kg.
Molecular Formula- HF
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MANUFACTURERS OF FLUROCHEMICAL
Gujarat fluorochemicals limited
Marine industry
Tata chemical industry
BASF India limited
Arti industries limited
APPLICATIONS
Sol gel technology is used to prepare fibres
For flame retardancy , anti mosquito
To provide water/ oil repellent finish.
Provides anti wrinkle, anti crease, durable press or easy care effect
of the fabric.
It helps providing ultraviolet (UV) protection, self-cleaning or soil
repellent finish to the fabric.
It provides photocatalytic activity
COSTING
Costing of silica sol is ₹ 22/ Kg.
Packaging type- Barrel
Density- 1.200
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