Question

the sewing thread ritu brought had the label mercerized? give the advantages of mercerization and explain the process of mercerization to ritu​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Mercerization involves the treating of cotton fibres with NaOH solution and then drying them under tension.

The process changes the internal structure of the fibres and causes them to swell.

The advantages of mercerization are:

• Greater affinity for dyes (saves money)
• Increased tensile strength
• A high degree of lustre (better appearance)
• Greater absorption of moisture (e.g., sweat)
• Greater resistance to shrinking