Textile finishing objectives

Methylenation of cotton by treatment with formaldehyde has been an elusive objective of textile finishers for almost 100 years ... 

Table IV. Summary of Some Wet Chemical Finishing Objectives and the Textile Chemicals Employed to Obtain Thera...

These cylinder units are applicable to almost any form of sheet material that is not injuriously affected by contact with steam-heated metal surfaces. They are used chiefly when the sheet possesses certain properties such as a tendency to shrink or lacks the mechanical strength necessary for most types of continuous-sheeting air diyers. Applications are to diy films of various sorts, paper pulp in sheet form, paper sheets, paperboard, textile piece goods and fibers, etc. In some cases, imparting a special finish to the surface of the sheet may be an objective. 

Basket-making and other forms of plant material weaving were probably the precursors to the invention of textiles. Simple weaving of flexible materials became more refined over time, and some woven objects took on an artistic quality separate from their utilitarian usefulness. A basket is a container made of woven materials. Most common basket-making materials are derived from plants, and may include any and all parts of a plant, from the roots, to the smallest twigs. Basket design is usually dictated by what materials are available, and the intended use of the finished product. 

The objective of this paper Is to describe the United Merchants and Manufacturers continuous foam processing method for the finishing and coloring of textiles. The term "continuous Is used to distinguish It from the batch foam dyeing process known as the Sancowad process developed and commercialized by the Sandoz Colors and Chemicals Co. (j6). 

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