Generally speaking, silicone oil is divided into three types, pure silicone oil, solution, emulsion
The silicone oil added to the cotton fabric is used as a fabric softener, lubricant, waterproofing agent, finishing agent, etc., which can improve the feel of the cotton fabric and make its quality more high-end and atmospheric.
But black and some sensitive colors need to be careful when adding silicone oil to prevent discoloration and flowery yarns. Such color fabrics should add less or no silicone oil during operation.
In addition to being used as an additive in textiles, silicone oil can also be used in combination with other ingredients for fabric coating, waterproof coating and printing.


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