Comparison of The Physical and Colorfastness Properties of 100% Cotton Knitted Fabric After Different Washes
Abstract
Single jersey cotton knit fabric experiences significant changes in physical properties and color fastness when subjected to various washing treatments. This study evaluates the effects of four washing treatments—normal wash, enzyme wash, alkali wash, and bleach wash—on the physical and colorfastness properties of 100% cotton single jersey fabric (160 Grams per Square Meter-GSM). A series of tests, including assessments of fabric weight, bursting strength, pilling, and colorfastness, were conducted on fabric samples before and after washing, following standardized laboratory methods. Findings reveal that fabric weight increased by 2% to 8% after washing across all treatments. Bursting strength improved following normal and bleach washes but decreased with enzyme and alkali washes, suggesting differential impacts on fabric resilience based on wash type. Pilling resistance remained unchanged after washing, indicating consistent surface quality. Additionally, colorfastness assessments showed minimal variation before and after washing, with no significant color degradation observed across treatments. These results highlight that while certain washing techniques may enhance specific fabric properties, overall colorfastness remains stable, providing useful insights for fabric care recommendations in textile manufacturing and consumer use.
Keywords
Cotton, Knitted fabrics, Washing, Physical properties, Color fastness properties
Citations
IRE Journals:
Abdul Baten Chowdhury , Galib Mohammad Abrar
"Comparison of The Physical and Colorfastness Properties of 100% Cotton Knitted Fabric After Different Washes" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 7 2025 Page 1-9
IEEE:
Abdul Baten Chowdhury , Galib Mohammad Abrar
"Comparison of The Physical and Colorfastness Properties of 100% Cotton Knitted Fabric After Different Washes" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(7)
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