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Finishing process that is most suitable and with in the norms of Eco label
standards is called Eco Finishing. Some of the useful tips you may
consider are:
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Do not use
formaldehyde based crease resist/anti shrinking/ wrinkle free finish
substances.
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If you are using
any binder type of resins for stiff finish, check for free formaldehyde.
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Have the practice
of stocking the finish liquor used in stenter padding mangles.
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Please go in to
the details of chemicals in every finishing agent you are using, such as
anti-pilling agent, anti-microbial agents etc. The presence of PCP, PCB
and TCP should be checked and avoided.
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Avoid using
Acetic acid in your finishing recipes and better use formic acids where
ever possible.
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Vapors and fumes
of Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Benzaldehyde etc are injurious to health.
Some unique
products of interest:
1. Cationic Softener:
Treated goods retain its wetting properties while its softness, hydrophilicity, breathability and anti-static properties
are greatly enhanced. Most products are made from plant extracts; do not consist
of animal extracts.
2. Antiozone Softener: Effective cationic antiozone softness to treat
premature yellowing of indigo denim garments. Imparts protective colloids over
indigo dyes and softness to fibers.
3. Weak Anionic Softener: Made from advance absorbent cosmetic raw materials. Treated goods will yield hydrophilic, fluffy,
nonyellowing, high water absorbancy, high wicking and extremely good lubricating
effects. Ideal to be used for hosiery, 100% cotton knits, especially on white
fabrics.
4. Non Ionic Polymer Softener: Prill type concentrated softener which yields lubricating type, bulky soft hand feel with anti-static properties. Imparts
anti-static, strong hydrophilicity and superior anti-tear, anti wear strength to
treated fabrics.
5. Silicone Softener: Micro to nano size amino reactive silicone softeners. Applicable from low to high temperatures,
yields slick and soft handfeel to treated fabrics at economical costs.
6. Softonic Conc: Alkaline pH (up to pH 9.5), high temperatures (up to 95oC)
resistant, spot free silicone emulsions with high active contents. Yields
hydrophilic soft hand feel. Non-yellowing.
Links: Eco
Textiles
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