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5.4. Drying The drying process is a two-step process. The first step is a mechanical dewatering either by spinning or pressing. This mechanical dewatering process can be considered a pre-treatment of the drying process and is a much more energy-efficient and faster process than the thermal drying process, as shown in figure 5.14. An optimal…

The laundry can be washed in two different systems; the semi-continuous batch washer or the discontinuous washing extractor. This washing extractor, sometimes also called the open-end machine, is comparable to the domestic laundry machine and the continuous batch washer, is a semi-continuous industrial washing system. Washing Extractor The washing extractor is a stand-alone machine in…

5.2. Industrial Laundry Process The laundry process is one of the central parts of the total textile service process. The aim of the laundry process is to treat the dirty and used or worn textile product and garments in such a way that they are fit for re-use again. This is being achieved by the…

The development of textile care is as old as the development of fabrics and garments itself. Approximately 3000 BC the first fibers were created to make fabrics, marking the first step in textile care industry. The cleaning of textile was performed once in a while by the women, the slaves and sometimes even outsourced, but…