Practice Blues And Optical Brighteners (11.3.5.1) - Care and Maintenance of Fabrics

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of using blues in fabric care?
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Think about changes in fabric color over time.
Question 2.
What do optical brighteners do?
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Consider what happens to light and colors.
3Question 3.
What do blues accomplish in fabric care?
- Turn fabrics gray
- Restore whiteness
- Cause fading
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Think about the color impact they have.
4Question 4.
Optical brighteners can be used on which type of fabric?
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of these agents.
Question 5.
Compare and contrast the use of blues and optical brighteners in the washing process of different types of fabrics. What factors affect their effectiveness?
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Think about the characteristics of various fabrics.
Question 6.
Discuss potential drawbacks of using optical brighteners in fabrics that contain natural dyes versus synthetic dyes. How might this affect consumer choice?
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Consider color retention and consumer preferences.

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