THE IDEAL WASHING SYSTEM FOR KNITWEAR CARE
"WHY HYDROCARBON SOLVENT IS USED IN THE KNITWEAR SECTOR"
Hydrocarbon solvent, combined with specific detergents and/or softeners, is used with the special programs studied by Union for each type of yarn. It ensures a safe and efficient treatment for all types of knitwear in general, especially for very high gauge yarn.
Furthermore, the low level of aggressiveness and low specific weight (0.77 kg/lt.) make hydrocarbon solvent the winning solution for treating any garment, aimed at:
Avoiding "crow's feet" or "drubbing" effects
Avoiding Pilling effects
Avoiding damage to inserts in leather or "technical" fabrics
Avoiding loss of colour of prints in the fabrics
Avoiding colour fading of the fibres
Avoiding the deterioration of all kinds of yarn
As known, perchloroethylene, on the contrary, has a high degreasing action and proves to be too "aggressive" for wool, since it also removes a part of the fibre's lanolin.
Its very high specific weight (1.62 kg/lt.) also contributes in straining natural fibres.