Singeing Machines for Fabric Surface Preparation
topic
Singeing machines pass fabric at 80 to 200 metres per minute over gas burner flames or heated copper plates at 800 to 1000 degrees Celsius that burn protruding surface fibres without damaging the fabric structure, with double-sided singeing using two burner stations treating both fabric faces simultaneously, followed by a quench bath extinguishing any remaining sparks before the singed fabric passes to desizing or subsequent operations.
Role
Removes the surface hairiness that causes fabric pilling and reduces print sharpness and dyeing levelness by eliminating the protruding fibre ends that would otherwise become entangled during wear, with singeing being essential preparation for printed fabrics requiring sharp motif edges and for high-quality woven fabrics where surface hairiness detracts from the clean, smooth appearance required for shirting and suiting end uses.