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NAME: ISMAIL MANDAL
ROLL NO: 11001422015
DEPARTMENT: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT- TEXTILE CHEMICAL PROCESSING I
PAPER CODE- PCTT 402
2. Content
Overview of Singeing
Objectives of Singeing
Materials Suitable for Singeing
Singeing Methods
Plates and Rollers Singeing Machine
Advantages of Plates and Rollers Singeing
Singeing Machine Illustration
Conclusion
References
3. Overview of Singeing
Definition: Singeing is a textile finishing process to remove protruding fibers from the
surface of the fabric. The singeing process is a crucial step in the textile industry,
primarily used to remove the protruding fibers, known as "fuzz" or "fly," from the surface
of fabric. This process enhances the quality and appearance of the fabric, providing a
smoother finish.
Purpose: Enhance fabric appearance, improve dyeing/printing quality, and reduce pilling.
4. Objectives of Singeing
The main goal of singeing is to eliminate the fuzz on the fabric's surface by burning or
singeing the protruding fibers. This process results in a smoother and more uniform fabric,
improving its overall quality and appearance.
Eliminate protruding fibers
Improve fabric smoothness
Enhance dyeing and printing quality
Minimize pilling
5. Materials Suitable for Singeing
Vegetable fibres - Grey singeing leads to slight yellowing of the fibre which needs
subsequent bleaching to get whiteness.
Fibers (cotton, linen)
Synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon)
Blended fabrics
Regenerated fibres
Wool fibres
Viscose Blends
6. Singeing Methods
Flame Singeing: Direct exposure to flames burns protruding fibers.
Plate Singeing: Fabric passes over heated plates removing fibers by contact.
Roller Singeing: Fabric passes through heated rollers, eliminating protruding fibers.
7. Plates and Rollers Singeing Machine
Explanation of Plates Singeing:
Plates made of heat-resistant materials.
Fabric passes over the plates, and protruding fibers are burned off.
Explanation of Rollers :
Singeing: Heated rollers press against the fabric, removing protruding fibers.
Adjustable settings for temperature and pressure.
8. Advantages of Plates and Rollers Singeing
Precise control over singeing parameters.
Uniform singeing across the fabric.
Reduced risk of over-singeing or damage to the fabric.
9. Singeing Machine Illustration
Visual representation of a Plates and Rollers Singeing Machine.
Highlight key components and the flow of the singeing process.
10. Conclusion
Singeing is a crucial step in the textile manufacturing process, contributing to the quality
and aesthetic appeal of fabrics. The choice of singeing method and machine depends on
the type of fabric and the desired end product. Careful control and monitoring during the
singeing process are essential to achieve consistent and high-quality results.
11. References
Tortora, Phyllis G.; Johnson, Ingrid (2013-09-17). The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles.
A&C Black. p. 564. ISBN 978-1-60901-535-0.
Adanur, Sabit (1995-10-06). Wellington Sears Handbook of Industrial Textiles. CRC Press.
p. 162. ISBN 978-1-56676-340-0.
Mahall, Karl (2012-12-06). Quality Assessment of Textiles: Damage Detection by Microscopy.
Springer Science & Business Media. p. 93. ISBN 978-3-642-55645-6.
Karmakar, S. R. (1999-11-02). Chemical Technology in the Pre-Treatment Processes of
Textiles. Elsevier. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-08-053947-8.
