A finishing process that applies caustic soda to cotton thread to improve luster, and increase strength and receptivity to dyes.
Is the treatment of a cellulose fabric with a strong caustic alkali, sodium hydroxide solution is often used, where the fibers are swollen and the strength, hand and dye affinity of the material is increased or modified. This method Increases luster of the fiber.
A finishing process used on cotton yarn and cloth that impregnates material with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution. The treatment increases the fabrics' strength, affinity for dyes and luster.
A process that gives luster and strength to yarn or cloth.
A finishing process most often used on cotton yarn and cloth. The process consists of impregnating the material with a cold, strong solution of sodium hydroxide, which increases the strength and affinity for dyes.
Mercerizing is a process by which yarn or cloth is treated with sodium hydroxide to give it luster, strength, and receptiveness to dyes.