Impact Assessment of Sizing Parameters on the Performance of a Modified Sizing Agent in Blended Polyester-Cotton YarnPages 137-143
Abstract:
Sizing is a very important pre-weaving process that dictates the warp yarn's performance in fabric manufacturing. The effect of different levels of concentration of a modified sizing agent (Belsize B120) on important performance parameters of 65/35 polyester-cotton blended yarns of two counts (45 Ne and 30 Ne) is investigated in this study. Sizing was performed with four sizing formulations on a sizing machine, and samples were tested for tenacity, elongation, initial modulus, hairiness, unevenness, abrasion resistance, and loom performance, including machine stops and warp breakage rate. Findings revealed that Type-2 formulation had the best sizing efficiency (86.87% loom efficiency), minimum warp cuts, and the best surface improvement of the yarn, and it had a lower cost as compared to Type-1. Mechanical integrity was confirmed by the fact that tenacity and elongation did not change significantly during all formulations. The results indicate that a moderately smaller sizing recipe is capable of increasing the productivity of weaving, decreasing the amount of chemicals used, and lowering the cost of production, which is a promising sustainable alternative to the textile weaving industry.
Keywords: Sizing parameters, Sustainable sizing, Environmental effect, Modified sizing, Polyester cotton blend
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