TEXTILE WARP SIZE

摘要

Warp sizing compositions and starch derivatives useful therefore are provided. The compositions strengthen and protect warp yarns as well as render textile lubricants uniformly dispersible thereon. The compositions additionally facilitate efficient lubricant removal during desizing. The starch derivatives are hydrophobic starch ether or ester derivatives wherein the ether or ester substituent comprises a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of at least 5 carbon atoms.