REFINEMENT TECHNIQUES: WASHING, BLEACHING, DYEING
 
Lectured in 2nd year Textile crafts Optional course finishing
2de jaar Textiel
Theory [A] 39.0
Exercises [B] 39.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 143
Studypoints [E] 5
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Greta RAES
Reference TGTEXT02A99475
 
Key words


Objectives
The main aspects of cleaning and bleaching all sorts of textile products with different methods.
Relation textile product - finishing method - quality of product.
Different practical exercises on cleaning and bleaching and testing of the quality


Topics
THEORY: Cleaning and bleaching of:
1. Cellulosic fibers:
Pretreatment - alkali extraction - bleaching - mercerizing
2. Wool
Preteatment - bleaching - chlorination - etc
3. Synthetic fibers: Bleaching
4. Optical agents
EXERCISES:
Different laboratory and semi-indsutrial methods.
Quality control of the product


Prerequisites
Basic knowledge textile fibers and chemistry (1th year)

Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- other textbook(s)
- background information


Study costs
€ 10

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- demonstrations
- exercises
- group reports
- home study


Assessment
- Scoring system :
written examination
oral examination


Lecturer(s)
Greet Raes