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in preparation, the mill removes natural impurities or processing chemicals that interfere with dyeing, printing, and finishing. typical preparation treatments include desizing, scouring, and bleaching. preparation steps can also include processes, such as singeing and mercerizing, designed to chemically
or physically alter the fabric. for instance, the mercerizing stage chemically treats the fabric to increase fiber strength and dye affinity, or ability to pick up dyes. this, in turn, increases the longevity of fabric finishes applied during finishing. many of the pollutants from preparation result...
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