This document discusses softeners used in textile finishing. It begins with an introduction to softeners and fabric softeners, noting they work by coating fabrics with chemicals. It then covers the objectives of using softeners to make textiles softer after mechanical and chemical processing. The mechanism section explains how softeners electrically charge threads to stand up and create a softer texture. Finally, it identifies 10 types of softeners classified by their ionic nature and lists advantages like making ironing easier and protecting fabric color.