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MERCERISING [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A fabric treatment process, through which the fabric or yarn is immersed in a caustic soda solution and later neutralized in acid ... process [which] causes a permanent swelling of the fiber, resulting in an increased luster on the surface of the fabric, an increased affinity for dyes, and increased strength.

DEF

A treatment of cotton yarn or fabric to increase its luster and affinity for dyes. The material is immersed under tension in a cold sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution in warp or skein form or in the piece, and is later is neutralized in acid. The process causes a permanent swelling of the fiber and thus increasing its luster.

CONT

Mercerizing with ammonia. The treatment of cellulose with liquid ammonia is far less harsher than with concentrated caustic soda solutions. [...] The ammonia can be almost totally recovered after treatment, distilled and re-cycled; it is therefore environmental friendly and can be considered as non-polluant.

Key term(s)
  • mercerisation
  • mercerising

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Mercerisage : Traitement mécanique pour fibres cellulosiques naturelles (coton) ou celluloses régénérées qui consiste à les immerger sous tension dans une solution froide d'hydroxyde de sodium trois à cinq minutes afin d'augmenter leur brillant ou leur affinité tinctoriale [...] procédé [qui] confère un gonflement aux fibres et augmente leur lustre.

OBS

Le mercerisage à l'ammoniac remplacerait le mercerisage à la soude. Il est appliqué pour le traitement des fils de coton ou viscose et pour le traitement des tissus et de la maille.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
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