A novel algorithm for easy-care laundering of linen fabrics: A cleaner solution to the wrinkling problem during care

Abstract

In this study an attempt was made to improve the wrinkling behavior of linen fabrics encountered during washing in washing machines with steam generators was tried to be achieved. To improve the wrinkling behavior of linen fabrics while still maintaining a gentle washing action, different combinations of steaming steps were inserted into the laundering process. Moreover, individual and interactive effects of the spin level, as well as those of heating in rinsing or in softening steps, upon average shrinkage and average smoothness ratings of the laundered linen products were evaluated after performing relevant standard tests. An alternative algorithm was created offering even better performance in terms of smoothness rating with acceptable average shrinkage after laundering, offering an increase in the smoothness rating from 1.40 to as high as 3.63, with a decrease in shrinkage from 5.50% to as low as 3.45% for the levels studied. Heat application was found to have positive and significant effects on the average smoothness rating.There are novel studies regarding the enhancement of the cleaning performance of the laundry process without giving any damage to textiles. 1-4 Many programs have recently been developed as a function of washing machines as a result of research regarding the washing algorithms for the fabrics produced from synthetic and natural fibers. 5 Due to the fact that time is one of the most important phenomena in daily activities, decreasing the time required for the laundering process and elimination of the additional processes before and after the laundering process has become the most significant and considered topic to be achieved for a washing machine laundering program. Wrinkling, which causes a waste of time because of the long ironing process required to remove wrinkling, is the main issue of the laundering process. Making improvements to the wrinkling problem encountered in the laundering process would absolutely reduce the time needed for ironing.Linen is one of the most preferred fabrics for the summer. Due to the increase in perspiration rate, garments are washed frequently in the summer, and wrinkling developed in the laundering process becomes the most common problem for linen fabrics. Furthermore, it is a known fact that linen products, like those manufactured from other natural cellulosic fibers, have a

In situ characterization of the morphological wrinkling of woven fibrous materials by a mechanical test

“…In addition, many advanced algorithms and image processing technologies are being used in the evaluation of fabric smoothness appearance. [18][19][20] However, the image technology can be only a helpful method to enhance the repeatability and efficiency of result analysis, but the primary evaluation methods are still from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) smoothness appearance standard by using the visual test principle, and the time-consuming laundering or creasing courses prior to smoothness evaluation and the effects of fabric textures on evaluation results are inevitable.…”