Effects of a Multi Scouring Agent on the Pretreatment and Dyeing of different Cellulosic Knitted Fabrics

Abstract The study tested the use of Viscobleach as a multi-scouring agent for pretreating cellulosic fabrics (cotton, viscose, and linen) instead using traditional agents (caustic soda, soda ash, hydrogen peroxide). results showed an increase in whiteness absorbency viscose linen pretreated with Viscobleach. color strength (K/S) increased all shades cotton medium dark linen. also that dye pick-up was higher wastage lower pretreatment. fastness to wash rubbing rated 4-5 samples.