Chemical Processing
The chemical laboratory is well equipped for all the laboratory dyeing & finishing
treatments and chemical testing of wool and blends.
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Enzyme-oriented solutions in eco-friendly processing for:
- Wool Scouring/Bleaching/Dyeing/Finishing
- Degumming/dyeing of silk
- Dyeing of natural fiber blends of wool, silk & cotton
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Methods to improve dyeing:
- Wool, in the application of chrome dyes
- Wool/cotton single-bath process for solid shades
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Consultancy:
- M/s Sided Colourchem – improved properties of metal-free reactive dyes on wool
- Bhuttico Weavers Society (Kullu) – setup of dyeing & finishing facility for
shawls & woollens
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Completed Assignments:
- UNDP-assisted project on promotion of natural dyes in decentralized sector
- Training programs for dyeing in carpet, shawl, and namda belts
- Consultancy for mini-scouring facilities in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, J&K
- Consultancy to Dharamsi Morarji Chemicals for developing dyeing auxiliaries
R & D on value addition to
Deccani wool
WRA has done the R & D component work relating to making blends from Deccani wool,
after making a survey of different types of wool being grown in the state of Karnataka with
non-component fiber
like PET, nylon etc. so that products of better quality with value addition can be made. After
making necessary trials at WRA, we have come to the conclusion that the design & fabrication of a
six-spindle ring spinning frame with a 4-over-4 drafting system would help to spin the blended fiber
in the form of sliver to at least 6-8 Nm (count). This is to take up the quality of Deccani wool
from kambal yarn to Lohi and shawl type fabrics & furnishings. The design & drawings are ready with
WRA and most likely to be submitted to CWDB shortly for financial support to go ahead in the matter
along with the implementation of a mechanical processing facility at KSWDC for deccani wool.