Studies on the Effect of Bio-Polishing on the Physical Characteristics of Knit Fabric

Abstract

This study examines how the bio-polishing process affects the physical characteristics of textile fibers. Bio-finishing, an eco-friendly fabric treatment that improves fabric properties, is becoming a growing trend. The study examines enhancements in weight loss, WPI and CPI, reflectance value, and strength test before and after the bio-polishing process. Bio-finishing is a promising method that uses enzymes to cure fabrics. De-fuzzing fabric through enzymatic activity to eliminate protruding filaments. Bio-polishing can improve the quality of cotton and various natural and manmade materials. The bio-polishing process provides benefits like the removal of hairiness, fluffs, and pills, as well as improvements in handling, shine, and sewability. The thesis is titled“Studies on the Effect of Bio-Polishing on the Physical Characteristics of Knit Fabric”. We choose four distinct types of knit fabric samples: single jersey, viscose, cvc, and interlock. We tried to determine the disparity in fabric characteristics before and after conducting bio-polishing. This study provides useful insights into textile engineering and sustainable practices by analyzing physical characteristics before and after bio-polishing in controlled tests.