Recent advances in wet chemical processing machinery

Abstract

Advances in textile processing machinery in past few years have been influenced by globalization of textile industry, environment and socio-economic factors, diverse finishing requirements and quality demands. Advances have taken place in process control and automated systems that provide flexibility, versatility and reproducibility. Innovations have been few. Against this backdrop, the various advances in machine design, processes and automation for pretreatment, dyeing, printing and finishing of fabrics have been discussed. It is observed that the advances in process machinery sector meet the requirements of our times, i.e. need for shorter/faster processing and maximum flexibility (quick change and rapid response) as also the demand of reduced water, energy and chemical consumption.