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Mercerizing Fiber Types in Textiles by MissBrewer is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cotton fibers can be treated through a process called mercerization to improve their luster and dyeability. Mercerization involves soaking cotton fibers in a concentrated sodium hydroxide solution under tension, which swells and splits the fibers. This breaks hydrogen bonds in the fibers and realigns the cellulose molecules, resulting in fibers with greater luster, strength, and ability to absorb dyes compared to untreated cotton.
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