EFFECT OF SOFTENER TREATMENT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF NATURALLY COLOURED COTTON KHADI FABRIC

摘要

In this work an attempt has been made to study the effect of softeners viz., cationic and silicone softener on physical properties of naturally coloured cotton khadi fabric. It was found that there was increase in the yarn fineness and dimensional stability. The bending path, elongation percent, tensile strength and drapability showed significant improvement. On treatment with softener resistance to abrasion decresed and on other hand excellent resistance to pilling was noticed. Among two softeners cationic softeners should better results with respect to all mechanical and functional properties.