Influence of Some Finishing Processes on Pilling Reduction of Wool/Polyester Woven Fabrics

Abstract

The influence of certain finishing processes on piling reduction of wool/polyester woven fabrics of various construction has been investigated. Through the application of certain finishing agents, tendency to pilling is reduced. High resistance to pilling is achieved through oleophobic treatment and additional curing. If the fabrics are produced from the yarn with a relatively high twist factor and with a greater number of crossing points (for example linen twill 2/1, 2/2), satisfactory results are achieved with wool type PES fibres. It is not possible to obtain satisfactory pilling resistance through finishing processes on fabrics produced from the yarn with a lower twist factor and with a lower number of crossing points (for example twill 3/3, sateen), so PES fibres with a less tendency to pilling should be used.