Application of dyestuffs to textiles, paper, leather and other materials (1920)
Matthews, J. Merritt (Joseph Merritt), 1874-1931 · New York, Wiley · leaf 117
on-siderable amount to the dyebath for the purpose of softening the dyedsilk and promoting the even distribution of the color. After the silk hasbeen scoured or boiled-off it should be thoroughly washed with water inorder to remove all trace of soapy liquor, otherwise the soap will dry into * One… … oPi OQ .S Jih SCOURING FOR SOUPLED SILK 99 the fiber and cause discolorations and imperfections. After the scouredsilk is dried, in order to soften the fiber and to give it increased luster,it is stretched or steamed. This is merely a mechanical treatment whichloosens up the fine and delicate…
Dyes and dyeing · Textile fabrics
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