Mercerization
Mercerization
A chemical treatment of cotton (or linen) yarn with a high-concentration sodium hydroxide solution that modifies the fiber structure, imparting silk-like luster, increased strength, and improved dye uptake.
Gassing
Reeling
Unwinding
Cone winding
Waxing cone winding
Yarn conditioning
Mercerization
Finishing
Dye bath
Autoclave
Hydro-extractor
Yarn dryer
Greige yarn
Cones
Hanks
Lab dip
Liquor ratio
Color fastness
Hand feel
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