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Study On The Effect of Bio-Polishing On CPI, WPI, Stitch Length, Yarn Count & GSM of Different Types of Knit Fabric
Study On The Effect of Bio-Polishing On CPI, WPI, Stitch Length, Yarn Count & GSM of Different Types of Knit Fabric
Study On The Effect of Bio-Polishing On CPI, WPI, Stitch Length, Yarn Count & GSM of Different Types of Knit Fabric
SUBMITTED BY
SL NAME ID COURSE CODE
1 A.K.M ATIQUR RAHMAN B201813014 WPE-416
2 HAMIM ASHRAFI B201813015 WPE-416
3 MD. IMRAN HOSSAIN B201813016 WPE-416
4 ABDULLAH AL ZIHAD B201813027 WPE-416
SUPERVISED BY
Engr. Pronoy Halder
Lecturer (Textile)
Department of Wet Process Engineering
Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College, Barishal.
This Report Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
of Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering.
DECLARATION
We here by declare that the work which is being presented in this project work entitled, “Study
on the Effect of Bio-Polishing on CPI, WPI, Stitch Length, Yarn Count & GSM of
Different Types of Knit Fabric” is original work of our own, has not been presented for a
degree of any other university and all the resources of collected information for this report have
been duly acknowledged.
Signature
Hamim Ashrafi
ID: B 201813015
Dept: Wet Process Engineering
Signature
Signature
Abdullah Al Zihad
ID: B 201813027
Dept: Wet Process Engineering
Signature
LETTER OF TRANSMITAL
Date:…………..
Engr. Pronoy Halder
Lecturer, Department of Wet Process Engineering
Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College, Barishal
Dear Sir,
With due respect, we the students of Wet Process Engineering have successfully completed our
project work on “Study on the Effect of Bio-Polishing on CPI, WPI, Stitch Length, Yarn
Count & GSM of Different Types of Knit Fabric”. In this stage, we are submitting our
project work report as part of our B.Sc. in Textile Engineering degree requirement that bears
three (3) credits hours under your supervision. We are submitting this report for our academic
purpose only.
Please be kind enough to evaluate this dissertation with your valued suggestions.
Sincerely yours
NAME ID
A.K.M ATIQUR RAHMAN B201813014
HAMIM ASHRAFI B201813015
MD. IMRAN HOSSAIN B201813016
ABDULLAH AL ZIHAD B201813027
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
The project work submitted by A.K.M Atiqur Rahman, ID: B201813014, Hamim Ashrafi, ID:
B201813015 Md. Imran Hossain, ID: B201813016 Abdullah Al Zihad, ID: B201813027 of
Department of Wet Process Engineering was carried out under my supervision and has been
accepted as satisfactory for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Textile Engineering.
Signature
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Foremost, we would like to thank Almighty Allah for enabling us to complete the Project Work
successfully with the support and active co-operation of concerned bodies and authorities and
several persons.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our project work supervisor, Engr. Pronoy
Halder, Lecturer, Department of Wet Process Engineering, Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile
Engineering College, Barishal, for his valuable suggestions, guidance at different stages of this
project work. It would have been quite impossible to carry on the project work. His affection
for our is fondly remembered.
We are grateful to all of the members of Department of Wet Process Engineering for their
sincere guidance throughout the various stages of this study. We would also like to pay our
special regards to the authorities and lab personnel of Tropical Knitex Ltd. & Epyllion Group
for their technical support to make this project work valuable.
Finally, we must express our very profound gratitude to our parents, teachers and friends for
providing us unfailing support and continuous encouragement through the process of
researching and writing this thesis. This accomplishment would not have been possible without
them.
ABSTRACT
The term Bio-polishing is a process which normally formed before or after dyeing and which
can improve the fabric handling and superiority, mainly it reduces the hairiness of the fabric.
This project was done to check the physical property of knit fabric before and after bio-
polishing. So, in this case we took 100% cotton plain S/J, 1x1 Rib and Interlock fabric to
evaluate the change of physical property by using different types of chemical and by
maintaining proper time and temperature. After the experiment we realized that after bio-
polishing the CPI, WPI, GSM & Yarn Count are increased & Stitch Length is decreased than
scouring and bleaching sample. It also increases handle feel and decrease hairiness of the
surface of the fabric before than the scouring and bleaching process. It removes pills and also
improves the luster that is very important for a proper fabric surface to make standard garments.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration ............................................................................................................. i
Letter of Transmittal ............................................................................................. ii
Letter of Acceptance ............................................................................................. iii
Acknowledgement ................................................................................................. iv
Abstract .................................................................................................................. v
Index ....................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 6 Conclusion...................................................................................... 27
6.1 Summary ................................................................................... 28
Reference......................................................................................... 29
LIST OF FIGURES
No of Figure Title of The Figure ....................................................................... Page No
Fig 2.1 Before & After Bio-Polishing ......................................................... 4
Fig 2.2 Mechanism of Enzyme Action ........................................................ 7
Fig 2.3 Enzymatic Action ............................................................................ 8
Fig 2.4 Warp & Weft Knit Structure ............................................................ 9
Fig 2.5 Plain Single Jersey Fabric ............................................................... 10
Fig 2.6 1x1 Rib Fabric ................................................................................. 10
Fig 2.7 Interlock Fabric ............................................................................... 11
Fig 4.1 Materials for the Project Work ........................................................ 16
Fig 4.2 Process Curve for Bulk Bio-Polishing ............................................ 18
Fig 4.3 Magnifying Yarn Counting Glass.................................................... 20
Fig 4.4 Hydraulic GSM Cutter .................................................................... 22
Fig 5.1 Samples After Bio-Polishing ........................................................... 25
LIST OF TABLES
No of Table Title of The Table........................................................................... Page No
Table 2.1 List of Chemicals & Their Functions .............................................. 9
Table 4.1 Sample Specification After Scouring & Bleaching (TKL) ............. 16
Table 4.2 Sample Specification After Scouring & Bleaching (EKL) ............. 16
Table 4.3 Bio-Polishing Recipe for Bulk (TKL) ............................................ 17
Table 4.4 Bio-Polishing Recipe for Bulk (TKL) ............................................ 17
Table 5.1 Result of CPI After Bio-Polishing (TKL) ....................................... 23
Table 5.2 Result of CPI After Bio-Polishing (EKL) ....................................... 23
Table 5.3 Result of WPI After Bio-Polishing (TKL) ...................................... 23
Table 5.4 Result of WPI After Bio-Polishing (EKL) ...................................... 23
Table 5.5 Result of Stitch length After Bio-Polishing (TKL) ......................... 24
Table 5.6 Result of Stitch length After Bio-Polishing (EKL) ......................... 24
Table 5.7 Result of Yarn Count (Ne)After Bio-Polishing (TKL) ................... 24
Table 5.8 Result of Yarn Count (Ne)After Bio-Polishing (EKL) ................... 25
Table 5.9 Result of GSM After Bio-Polishing (TKL)..................................... 25
Table 5.10 Result of GSM After Bio-Polishing (EKL)..................................... 25
CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
Bio-polishing is a process that is normally carried out to remove protruding fibers from the
surface of the fabric. It’s normally occurred before, during or after dyeing. This tremendous
process is completed by the hydrolysis action of enzyme. Here normally for single jersey,
interlock fabric bio-polishing is done after bleaching and for rib (collar, cuff, hem) it’s done
after dyeing. There is also a process called singeing. And by this process we can also remove
hairiness of the fabric by using heat. But it’s a temporary and toxic treatment that’s why fabric
lost their anti-pilling properties after a number of washes. That’s why for the permanently
removing of hairiness from the surface of the fabric, Bio-polishing or enzymatic treatment is
the most standard process and for also customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, this process
decreases the strength of the fabric. Chemical cost will be increased also for high concentrated
H2O2 or enzyme is pre-treatment process. If the weight loss% is too lower than the standard
mentioned one, then the hairiness, fuzziness and other impurities will remain on the surface of
the fabric and that will create absorbency problem in further.
CHAPTER - 2
LITERATURE RIVIEW
2.1. Bio-Polishing:
The term Bio-polishing is a process which normally formed before or after dyeing and which
can improve the fabric handling and superiority. Mainly it reduces the hairiness of fabric. This
tremendous process is completed by the hydrolysis action of enzyme.
Objectives of Bio-Polishing:
❖ To remove pilling formation.
❖ To remove the hairiness of the fabric surface.
❖ To improve luster, softness of the fabric.
❖ To prevent material sticking property.
❖ To increase fast to washing and sewing ability of the fabric.
Dyeing
Hot Wash
Add Soaping & Anti-Creasing Agent (600C x 2 min)
Soaping (980C x 10 min)
Cold Wash (600C x 5 min)
Add Acid (PH Check: 4.5-4.8) (500C x 5 min)
Add Enzyme (500C x 2 min)
Enzymatic Treatment (550C x 20 min)
Cold Wash
2.7. Enzyme:
The term enzyme is a substance which acts as a biological catalyst for bio chemical reaction.
It comes from the Greek word enzymes which mean “cells”. Actually, they have some specific
function that’s why many of the reaction and process can’t take place without them. Enzyme
consist three unique dimensional shapes. It also consists an ionic group which make its
structure more complicated. Enzymes are organic soluble substance. Normally it’s produced
by living organism and the amino acid of this organism form long poly peptide chains (-HN-
R-CONH-R-CO-)n by condensation polymerization. Day by day the use of enzyme in textile
industry has been increased. It is now also used in detergent, medicine, animal feeds, food and
diary, paper and bio fuel industry.
Then this substrate molecule will form a complex with the enzyme. After later the enzyme will
be regenerated itself and the substrate molecule converted into product. [Fig:2.2]
2.12. Knitting:
Knitting is a process of fabric forming by the intermeshing the loops of yarns. When one loop
is drawn through another, loops are formed in horizontal or vertical direction. Knitted fabric
consists of horizontal parallel courses of yarn which is different from woven cloth. The courses
of threads or yarn are joined to each other by interlocking loops in which a short loop of one
course of yarn or thread is wrapped over another course.
Weft Knitting:
❖ Double Jersey: The weft knitted fabric (Tubular/flat) which is produced by two sets of
needles.
1. Rib Fabric
▪ 1x1 Rib
▪ 2×1 Rib
▪ 2×2 Rib
2. Interlock Fabric
▪ Plain Interlock
▪ Drop Needle Interlock
▪ Interlock with Lycra
3. Purl Fabric
Fig 2.7: Interlock Fabric
▪ 2×2 purl
▪ 4×2 purl
▪ Seed stitch
▪ Basket purl
Stitch Length: The length of yarn required to produce a complete knitted loop is known as
stitch length or loop length. Stitch length is a length of yarn which includes the needle loop and
half the sinker loop on either side of it.
Fabric GSM: GSM stands for grams per square meter, which refers to the weight of a fabric.
In general, the higher a fabric’s GSM, the thicker and more hard-wearing it’s likely to be.
Yarn Count: In textiles, yarn count is number that represents the diameter of fineness of a
yarn, either in terms of weight by length or length by weight. In direct system, measures the
weight of a consistent length of yarn, with a higher yarn count indicating a heavier and coarser
yarn. In indirect system, it measures the length of a consistent weight of yarn, with a higher
yarn count indicating finer yarn.
CHAPTER - 3
SIGNIFICANCE & SCOPE OF THE STUDY
CHAPTER - 4
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
After bio-polishing, when we found the WPI, CPI, Stitch Length & Yarn Count from the bio-
polished fabric, then we can calculate the GSM of bio-polished fabric from the mentioned
values through using the above formula.
CHAPTER - 5
ANALYSIS & FINDINGS
❖ If we could work with more sample our result would be more accurate.
❖ We did some experiment manually and from bulk production, if we could
do those experiments by the help of automatic machine, it would be fine.
❖ If we could work in lab section it would be more helpful and the result will
be more accurate.
❖ We can not maintain the standard fabric relaxation process before
evaluation, so it may have effect on our result.
CHAPTER - 6
CONCLUSION
❖ We see that after bio-polishing the WPI is increased due to the removal of hairy fibers
from the surface of the knit fabric.
❖ We see that after bio-polishing the CPI is also increased due to the removal of hairy
fibers from the surface of the knit fabric.
❖ We see that after bio-polishing the GSM of knit fabric should be slightly decreased but
here the WPI & CPI is increased thus the stitch density of knit fabric is also increased,
so the GSM is increased.
❖ We see that after bio-polishing the stitch length of knit fabric is decreased due to
removal of hairy fibers from the surface of the fabric, specifically from the yarn surface.
❖ We see that after bio-polishing the yarn count was increased due to removal of hairy
fibers from the yarn surface thus the yarn become finer than before.
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