Textile blog on Textile, Clothing and Fashion Resource
List of Chemicals Used in Garments Washing and Their Functions
Washing Chemicals
Garments washing are done by chemical reaction; the only raw materials used in the garment washing process are chemicals. In a washing factory, many types of chemicals are used for different functions. This article is all about the functions of garment washing chemicals. Here, we presented a List of Chemicals Used in Garments Washing and Their Functions.
Washing is a chemical process, It is done with chemicals in the machine. The recipes must be followed accordingly for each washing process. Each chemical has a unique function and recipe to make the combination and mix it all together.
Different types of chemicals used in The Garments washing
Basic Chemical
Detergent / Pretreatment
Enzyme
Dyeing auxiliaries
Finishing
Special chemical
Basic Chemicals of Garments washing
SL No
Description
Function
1
Acetic acid (GLACIAL)
Acid
2
Sodium sulfate (Glauber salt)
Salt
3
Sodium carbonate (Soda ash)
Alkali
4
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic soda)
Alkali
5
Caustic Soda (Liquid 45%)
Alkali
6
Sodium sulphide (Flakes)
Alkali
7
Sodium meta bi-sulphate
Neutralizer
8
Lava cone mex-02
Neutralizer
9
Hydroxyl ammonium sulphate
Neutralizer
10
Citric acid
Acid
11
Sodium perborate
Detergent
12
Bleach singclone-65%
Bleach chlorine
13
Bleach K.C.I
Bleach chlorine
14
Hydrogen peroxide-50%
Oxidizer
15
Pumic stone
Stone
16
Potassium permanganate (potash)
Oxidizing agent
Detergent/ Pretreatment chemicals of Garments washing and Functions