Tag: cellulose
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Mercerization: Process and Fabric Mercerization Types
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile sciences from the Faculty of Applied Arts. In this article, you will learn the definition of mercerization, the process, the chain and chainless mercerizing machines, and the benefits of mercerization. Definition Mercerization is the process of treating cellulose…
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Structure of Cotton Fiber
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and an engineer. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Egypt. In this article, you will learn about cellulose, cotton fiber structure, including 4 main parts: Cuticle, the primary wall, the secondary wall, and the lumen. Introduction Cotton is a…
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8 Main Dyes for Cotton
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. In this article, you will learn about the eight main dyes that can be used in dyeing cotton fibers. Introduction Cotton is a soft fibre that develops in bolls…