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Reactive Softener Reactive softener is not so used softener as a cationic and nonionic softener. It is applicable to all fibers and gives a permanent finish to the textile materials. Properties of Reactive Softener: The following are properties of reactive softeners. They are- Reactive softener can be applying on all types of fibers. Reactive softener … Read more
Softener Amphoteric softener and silicon softener are not widely used. Silicon softener is the latest type of softener. Properties of Amphoteric Softener: These molecules consist of one or longer alkyl chains attached to polar molecules which contain both anionic and cationic groups. Their nature depends on PH. Neutral PH: No ionic Lower PH: Cationic Higher … Read more
Nonionic Softener Nonionic softener is widely used on synthetic fibers and their blends. It is compatible to use for synthetic fibers. Properties of Nonionic Softener: The Properties of the nonionic softener are given below. Nonionic softener is applied to synthetic fibers and their blends. It is fairly soluble in water. Its color is like creamy … Read more
Anionic Softener Anionic softener is not so used as a cationic softener. This softener is applied to cellulosic and its blend textile materials. Properties of Anionic Softener: The following are properties of an anionic softener. They are- Firstly, anionic softener is applied on cellulose and its blend. Secondly, anionic softener is not permanent and not … Read more
Cationic Softener Cationic softeners are one of the important softening agents used for the finishing process. It is widely used for softening cellulosic materials. Properties of Cationic Softener: The properties of cationic softeners are given below. They are- Cationic softeners are widely used on cellulose materials. It has enough affinity and substantively towards cellulosic fibers. … Read more
Softening Agents Softening agents are one of the finishing agents which give softness, better handle, drape, cutting, and sewing qualities to the fabric. It is applied on the fiber, yarn, woven or knitted fabrics during the dyeing process. Softening agents are applied to the materials at the last stage of the dyeing process. Most of … Read more
