REFINEMENT TECHNIQUES: WASHING, BLEACHING, DYEING
 
Lectured in 2nd year Textile craftsOptional course finishing
Theory [A] 39.0
Exercises [B] 39.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 143
Studypoints [E] 5
Level  
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