Complete Guide to Industrial Textile Stain Removal

Why Stain Removal Matters

Stains in fabric production lead to:

• Customer rejections and returns (+5-15% waste)
• Re-processing costs (energy, water, chemicals)
• Delivery delays and reputation damage

Stain Identification Chart

| Stain Type | Appearance | Common Source | Solution | |-----------|-----------|---------------|----------| | Machine oil | Dark spots, greasy feel | Loom, finishing | Grosol ORC emulsifier | | Sizing residue | White/stiff patches | Incomplete desizing | Grozyme AML re-treatment | | Rust spots | Orange/brown marks | Metal parts, water | Acid treatment + Groseq | | Dye spots | Colored marks | Dye splashes | Reduction clearing | | Silicone marks | Shiny patches | Softener buildup | Grosol SLC stripper |

Oil & Grease Removal Protocol

Grosol ORC — our specialist oil stain remover:

1. Apply Grosol ORC at 5-10 g/L
2. Add Growet ELF wetting agent at 1 g/L
3. Temperature: 60-80°C
4. Time: 20-30 minutes
5. Rinse thoroughly with warm water

For stubborn machine oil stains:

• Increase Grosol ORC to 15 g/L
• Add Grosol HVY (heavy-duty degreaser) at 3-5 g/L
• Extend treatment to 45 minutes at 80°C

Prevention is Better Than Cure

Best practices to minimize staining:

1. Regular machine maintenance and lubrication schedules
2. Use food-grade machine oils where possible
3. Implement edge trimming to remove selvedge stains
4. Install water filtration to prevent rust contamination
5. Clean softener application systems regularly

Need help with a specific stain problem? Send us a sample and our lab will diagnose the issue.