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Scouring is probably the single most important process in the wet processing of textile materials. Effective scouring is essential for the subsequent processing of any textile substrate, regardless of type. In early textile processing, soap, often in combination with soda (sodium carbonate) was the universal agent for cleaning textile substrates. In many cases its use persists to this day, particularly for the processing of natural fibres where its gentle action is of some benefit. However, the majority of cleaning now employs manufactured detergents, specially formulated for particular purposes and applications.
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Ellis, J. (1995). Scouring, enzymes and softeners. In: Carr, C.M. (eds) Chemistry of the Textiles Industry. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0595-8_8
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