Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a Pre-Treatment Chemical ?

Pre-treatment chemicals are chemicals used in the processes to make the raw fabric ready for Dyeing and Printing.

Degreasers, Wetting Agents, Ion Sequestrants, Stabilizers, Enzymes, Optical Brighteners and Combined Bleaching Materials are included in this group.

What is a Dye Printing Chemical ?

Dye Printing Chemicals act as an assistant to achieve the desired result in dyeing and printing processes to be applied after the pre-treatment.

Dispergators, Levelers, Fixators, Washing Agents, Anti-Fracture and Back-dyeing Inhibitors are in the group of Dye Printing Chemicals that are frequently used.

What is a Finishing Chemical ?

Finishing Chemicals; They are Auxiliary Chemicals used to give various properties to fabrics whose Dyeing and Printing processes have been completed.

Hydrophilic, Micro / Macro Silicones and Softeners are some of the frequently used Finishing Chemicalsgroup.

What is an Optical Brightener ?

Optical Brighteners belong to Pre-Treatment Chemicals group.

Optical Brighteners enable Cotton and Synthetic Fabrics to reach their targeted whiteness levels.

What is a Special Finish ?

Special Finishes are applied to fabrics with the aim of providing features such as Antistatic, Hydrophilicity, Flame Resistance, Temporary Fireproofing, Dirt Repellent, Tear and Friction Resistance.

What is a Degreaser ?

Degreasers are included in the group of Pretreatment Chemicals.

Degreasers are used to remove unwanted oil and pollutants on the raw fabric.

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What is a Textile Auxiliary Chemical ?

Fabrics need to be subjected to various processes in order to be ready for use. Textile Auxiliary Chemicals with different properties are used for these processes, which can be divided into 3 main groups as Pre-Finishing, Dyeing and Finishing Processes.

With more than 20 years of experience, Cosmo Chemicals offers its Auxiliary Chemicals products for different fabric types and process parameters to its customers.

What are Washing Materials ?

Washing Materials are included in the Dye Printing Chemicals group.

They are used to remove the dead dyes remaining on the fabric surface after the Dye Printing Process.

What is a Wetting Agent ?

Wetting agents are included in the Pre-Treatment Chemicals group.

Wetting agents ensure that other chemicals to be applied to the fabric are homogeneously absorbed by the fabric.

What is a Fixing Agent ?

Fixing Agents are included in the Dye Printing Chemicals group.

These are chemicals that increase the wet, washing and sweat fastness on the fabric.

What are Micro and Macro Silicons ?

Micro and Macro Silicones are included in Finishing Chemicals group.

Micro Silicones give a soft touch by penetrating into the fabrics, while Macro Silicones cling to the surface and give the fabric a slippery effect.

What are Oil and Water Repellents ?

Oil and Water Repellents are included in the Finishing Chemicals group.

They are used for water, oil and dirt repellent finishing processes of fabrics of all Fiber types.