Chemical Technology in the Pre-Treatment Processes of Textiles

Textile chemical processing today, particularly the pre-treatment processes require highly sophisticated technology and engineering to achieve the well known concepts of right first time, right every time and right on time processing and production. Chemical pre-treatment may be broadly defined as a procedure mainly concerned with the removal of natural as well as added impurities in fabric to a level necessary for good whiteness and absorbency by utilizing minimum time, energy and chemicals as well as water. This book discusses the fundamental aspects of chemistry, chemical technology and machinery involved in the various pre-treatment process of textiles before subsequent dyeing, printing and finishing. With the introduction of newer fibres, specialty chemicals, improved technology and sophisticated machinery developed during the 1990s, the book fills a gap in this area of technology. However, its real strength is its clear perception of ample background description, which will enable readers to understand most journals, thus staying abreast of advances in the field.