- To develop softness in garments: Size materials applied during manufacturing present in the fabric are removed which enhances soft hand feel. Additional softness may be attained by using softener.
- To introduce fading effect: Dyes or pigments are present in the fabric, used during coloration, are washed out locally or partially which result fading or worn out effects in the garments.
- To create new fashion: Washing Process of garments bring different outlook (faded, color tinted etc) thus creating new fashion for the new generation especially for teenagers.
- To satisfy the consumer : As the contraction or extraction (shrinkage) occur due to washing , the wearer can use the garments after purchase satisfactory
Advantages of garments washing:
The following advantages are obtained could
be gained from the garments washing—
- Removal of starch or size materials makes the fabric soft hand feels.
- Softness could be increased by the addition of softener just at the last stage of washing.
- Dirt, spots, impurities, gum etc, if purchase.
- Faded or worn out effect could introduced to the garments which creates new fashion
- Similar outlook can be obtained by different washing techniques.
- Comparatively lower capital is required to set up a washing plant.
- Accumulated in the garments during manufacturing could be removed.
- During washing shrinkage may takes place, therefore after washing there is no possibility to create such problem.
- Washed garments could be worn directly after
- Lower land space and least manpower cost are required to run a washing plant.
Unavoidable changes / limitations of garments washing :
Like other processes the garments washing is
also not without some limitations. They included as below-
- Garments size change: Size change takes place due to shrinkage properties of fabric . The amount of shrinkage properties of fabric determines the size change of the garments.
- Size material is partly removed: Unfixed dyes may remain on the surface of the garments and it is necessary to remove completely after washing.