As common natural fiber fabrics, cotton and linen fabrics are loved by consumers for their breathability and durability. However, due to the structural characteristics of cotton and linen fibers themselves, their fabrics often feel hard and may not be comfortable to wear. In order to solve this problem, silicone softeners are widely used in the finishing process of cotton and linen fabrics.

The main component of silicone softener is silicone oil, which can combine with cotton and linen fibers through physical or chemical effects to form a lubricating film on the fiber surface. This lubricating film can significantly reduce the friction between fibers, making the cotton and linen fabric feel softer and more delicate. At the same time, this film can also play a certain protective role on the fibers, enhancing the durability and service life of the fabric.

In addition to improving the feel, silicone softener can also give cotton and linen fabrics a variety of other properties. For example, it can improve the waterproofness, anti-fouling and anti-static properties of the fabric, making cotton and linen fabrics more convenient and quick during wearing and washing. In addition, silicone softener can also improve the drape and wrinkle recovery properties of the fabric to a certain extent, making the clothes more crisp and stylish.

For cotton and linen fabrics, the application of silicone softener also has the advantage of being green and environmentally friendly. Traditional softeners may contain chemicals that are harmful to the human body and the environment, while silicone softeners have become an important representative of green and environmentally friendly printing and dyeing auxiliaries with their non-toxic, harmless and easily degradable characteristics.

In addition, silicone softener also has good processing stability and compatibility. It can be used in combination with other non- and cationic auxiliaries without mutual interference or effect. This makes it more flexible to select and use various auxiliaries in the finishing process of cotton and linen fabrics to achieve the best finishing effect.

In summary, the application of silicone softener in cotton and linen fabrics has significant advantages. It can not only improve the feel and comfort of the fabric, but also give the fabric a variety of additional properties, while meeting the requirements of green environmental protection and processing stability. Therefore, in the finishing process of cotton and linen fabrics, silicone softener has become an indispensable and important auxiliary agent.