A Mini Review on the Innovations in Sizing of Cotton

Abstract

In fabric manufacturing, sizing, also known as slashing is considered as one of the most important processes that provides protective coating on the surface of yarn resulting in weaving fabric with high efficiency and enhanced quality, even though it does not add any functional value during end-use application and is neither a part of fabric manufacturing process. Additionally, it involves desizing process upon the completion of weaving; hence, sizing is often referred as nonproductive process. This review presents a state-of-the-art conceptualization in sizing process along with efforts involved in size-free weaving, development of eco-friendly sizing agents, and sizing machineries. Also, based on the discussion, promising innovations have been highlighted for future research consideration.

Keywords

• cotton
• sizing
• size-free weaving
• innovation
• sizing agent
• sizing machine