Textile fabrics and their preparation for dyeing : with numerous engravings and diagrams (1906)
Hummel, J. J. (John James), -1902, Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, Foster, A. R · Philadelphia : David McKay · leaf 76
72 TEXTILE FABRICS. it is either retained in that form, or linked together to form a chain, the latter being the better and more econo- mical method. … Fig. 20. — Apparatus for Chemicking, Souring, and Washing. L Ley boil. — For 1,500 kg. yarn, boil six hours with 2,000 litres water and 300 litres caustic soda 32° Tw. (Sp. Gr. 1*16) ; steep in water for forty-five minutes and wash.
Dyes and dyeing
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