2.6 Identification of sizes

• As already mentioned (several times), polyester microfibre based fabrics contain large quantities of fibre processing aids.

• Before establishing a procedure to optimize the removal of size it is important to firstly identify whether the size is polyester or polyacrylate based (techniques for removal differ).

• Details of size identification and removal are provided in our book Polyester World.

2.7. Preparation: Machinery and Methods

• There are many options possible for preparing woven fabrics based on microfibres.

• Three options are listed in order of decreasing efficiency in both

• the removal of sizes, oils and waxes.
• and tensionless relaxation in preventing creasing and achieving the desired aesthetics.

• These options are discussed fully in the book Polyester World.

2.8. Dyeing Microfibres

• In the publication Polyester World we consider :

About the Author:

David Parkes is currently the Managing Director of Dyehouse Solutions International. He has over 40 years international experience of the dyeing and finishing industries of all cellulosic fibres. He has had over 60 papers published at International Conferences and Symposia. He has spent the last two years building up work experience in India and Pakistan.

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