A method was developed to quantitatively assess lateral agent migration during controlled drying of knitted cotton fabrics impregnated with cellulose crosslinking agents. The influence of inorganic salts and a nonionic surfactant on migration was investigated. Reasons for this influence are indicated. Relative migration rates were established and results were applied to phenomena occurring during conventional drying conditions. Results are correlated with qualitative evidence of migration from resistance of crosslinked fabrics to direct dyes.
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