Desizing

The major proportion of the size consists of starch, wax and tallow. Desizing is the term usually restricted to the process of removal of starch from the fabric. It is the first wet processing textile technology employed to remove the size material from the fabric.

Objective of desizing:

1. The major task of desizing is to remove the size materials from the fabric.
2. To make the textile material more absorbent.
3. To increase the luster of the fabric.
4. To perfect action of scouring and bleaching.
5. To make the textile materials suitable for subsequent or next process.