Finishing

Textile Finishing is the processes that the textile material undergoes after pretreatment, dyeing or printing.

In fact, finishing includes the final treatment of every kind of fabric made from every kind of fiber.

Objectives

Improving the appearance – Luster, whiten-ess. Improving the feel. Wearing qualities , non – soiling , anti crease ,

ant shrink , comfort .Special properties required for particular uses

– water – proofing, flame proofing , etc. .Covering of the faults in the original cloth. Increasing the weight of the cloth.

Sequence Of operation

Tube Fabric, Any rib without body fabric

Dewatering Or Squeezer M/C

Dryer

Turning M/C

Tube Compactor

For Tubular fabric

For Open Fabric

Open, Any Body Fabric

Hydro-extractor

Slitter

Stenter

Open Compactor

Types Of Machines

1.Hydro Extractor m/c2. Dewatering m/c3. Slitter m/c4. Dryer5. Stenter m/c6. Compactor m/c7. Raising m/c8. Sueding / Peach Finish9. Brushing M/C

HYDRO EXTRACTOR M/C

Brand Name: Han SeongOrigin: KoreaProduction Capacity: 12-14 ton/dayPosition: Epyllion Knitex Ltd.Function:To remove water from fabric by centrifugal extraction.

DEWATERING M/C

Brand Name: CORINOOrigin: ItalyProduction Capacity:10 ton/dayPosition: EKL & EFLFunction: Used to remove excess water after pretreatment and dyeing Delivered fabric is crease free state To impart soft finish to the fabric

SLITTER M/C:

Brand Name: 1.FERRARO, 2. CORINOOrigin: talyProduction Capacity: 10 ton/dayPosition: Epyllion Knitex Ltd.Function:To cut the tubular fabric for opening.To check the fabric fault.Rubber pressure roller removes a slight amount of water.

DryerSl. No Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity

1 LK & LH Taiwan Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 9 ton/day

2 SAN TEX Switzerland Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 9 ton/day

3 ENTEMA Turkey Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 9 ton/day

Figure: SANTEX Dryer (Side View

Functions: To dry the fabric with help of steam. To control the shrinkage. To prepare for next subsequent process. To dry tubular and open width fabric without tension.

Fabric type

Speed m/min

Temperature

Over feed speed (%)

Single jersey

15 140ºC 20

Interlock

20 – 22 140 ºC 25 – 30

Rib 10 140 ºC 15 – 20

T/C P/C Viscose

20 – 23 130 ºC 40 – 45

Lacoste 30 140 ºC 40 – 45

Collar 20 140 ºC 40 – 45

Lycra 17 130 ºC   Figure: ENTEMA Dryer (Side View)

STENTER M/C

Fig. Chemical Application Unit

Main parts: Heating Chamber: LK (7), ACC (8) Blower (14) Width Control Device Biasing Unit Selvedge Trimming Device Softener Applicator Selvedge Gumming Device

Sl. No Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity

1 LK Taiwan Epyllion Knitex Ltd. 10 ton/day2 LK Taiwan Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 10 ton/day3 ACC Turkey Epyllion Fabrics Ltd. 10 ton/day

Heating system: Gas Burner

Utilities used : Electricity, Gas, Steam.

Fig: Bias Controlling Unit Fig: Mahalo Arrangement for Bowing Control

Function: Apply chemicals. Apply pigment dyeing. Heat –set the synthetic fibre fabric. Drying of fabric. Curing of fabric. To control width. To control GSM. To control shrinkage.

COMPACTOR M/C

Sl. No

Brand name Origin Position Prod. Capacity

1 SANTEX Switzerland EKL 10 ton/day2 FERRARO

Open CompactorItaly EFL & EKL 10 ton/day

3 TUBETEX USA EFL 10 ton/day

Functions: GSM control of the knitted fabric Control shrinkage Twisting control Increase smoothness of fabric Shiny effect through Ironing Heat setting is done of fabric etc

.M/C Parts(Tube compactor) Variable speed motor device Retard roller Shoe Feed roller Steam box Nomex felt belts Plaiting device Guide rollers Sensors

M/C Parts(Open Compactor) Heating chamber Blower( 2, one at the entry chain zone

for uncurling & another at the entry of compacting zone )

Synthetic blanket as a conveyor Folder Exhaust fan Sensor

Fig: FERRERO Open Compactor Fig : SANTEXTube Compactor

Raising m/c

Brand name: LaferCountry of origin: ItalyDrum speed: 110M/C speed: 40 m/minMax fabric width: 82 inchDrum length: 90 inchDrum No : 02Drum dia : 68 inchProduction/shift: 2ton

Scope of Operation:

To get brushing effect. To obtain the lofty handle effect in

fabric. To obtain fleecy appearance. To create pile or cover on the fabric

surface. To produce a heavier surface made of

fibers. It is used to develop some structural

features. To produce warm cloth as well as a soft

one.

Sueding / Peach Finish

Scope of Operation: To increase softness. To increase luster. To increase fabric handle property.

Features: Abrasive covered roller is used. Sand paper, Emery cloth is used as cover.

Brushing M/C

Model: ULTRA SOFTMachine name(functional): BrushingBrand name: LaferCountry of origin: ItalyDrum speed: 50M/C speed : 35 m/minMax fabric width: 82 inchDrum length: 87 inch

Scope of Operation: Remove loose thread &short fibre. Raise a nap