Multi Response Optimization of Simultaneous Fixation of Reactive Printing and Crease Resistant Finishing Using Desirability Function

The single step fixation process for reactive printing and crease resistant finishing of cotton fabric with four potential factors namely; concentrations of dye and crease resistant, fixation method and temperature has been statistically analysed in this work. The optimum conditions of factors and levels of simultaneous fixation have been explored. A single step process for reactive printing and crease resistant finishing of cotton fabric is described. Evaluations of the process were made with respect to K/S, dry and wet crease recovery, tensile and tear strength, fastness to washing, light & rubbing, resistance to abrasion and pilling. An Econtrol fixation at a temperature of 145℃ was proved to be efficient for imparting single-step reactive print fixation and crease resistant finishing to cotton fabric.