Factors Involved in Scouring | Chemicals Use and Their Purposes in Scouring Process

Introduction:

Scouring is almost invariably the first wet process applied to textile materials. The object is remove oils, fats, waxes, soluble impurities and any particulate or solid dirt adhering to the fibers. The process consists essentially of treatment with a detergent with, or without, the addition of an alkali. When soap is used a good supply of soft water is essential but this is of