While textiles and clothing satisfy one of humanity's fundamental needs by providing protection against harsh climatic conditions such as excessive heat or cold, as people's quality of life increases due to technical advancements, modern textiles and clothing are required to have more than these original practical properties. When consumers grow more conscious of their rights and the need to protect the environment, they not only want high-quality textiles and clothing to be ‘trendy,' but also to satisfy their need to show their individuality. In both developing and developed countries, a growing number of people use several collections of garments and textiles for various end uses, such as swimsuits, nightwear, sportswear, children ’ s wear, winter and summer wear, kitchen wear, formal wear, etc. Our skin is extremely sensitive to touch; rather than aesthetic appeal, wearers can only feel relaxed if garments have the required soft feel. As a result, clothing producers are constantly vigilant to ensure that the softening finishes used on fabrics are long-lasting while losing practical properties.
The ability to feel or treat a textile is a vital part of its assessment. Technical textiles, in particular, are subjected to a variety of processing and finishing operations that can cause the material to become harsh and brittle. As a result, softening is an important last-step process requirement in such applications. The choice of a compatible softening procedure is crucial. Otherwise, the softener may interfere with the functionality of a technical product. This chapter discusses the mechanical, enzymatic, and chemical softening methods available to a processor, with a focus on the chemical methods because they are the most commonly used.
NP-910A is a non-yellowing amino silicone emulsion that is different from traditional amino silicone fluids. It has no effect on the degree of whiteness in fabrics and is considered to be the best softener for white fabrics. Also, NP-910A can be applied to colorful fabrics to make the color brighter.
Characteristics
Give chemical fibre and blends an elastic, stretch, and recover effect.
Imparts soft and smooth texture on chemical fibre and blends.
Gives fabrics a wrinkle-free effect.
It has no effect on the degree of whiteness in fabrics.