There are several types of singeing methods, including:
1. Gas Singeing (Flame Singeing): This method uses a flame to burn off the protruding fibers from the surface of the fabric. It’s one of the most common singeing techniques for woven and knitted textiles.
2. Hot Plate Singeing: In this method, the fabric passes over a heated metal plate or cylinder, which causes the protruding fibers to burn off.
3. Rotary Singeing: This technique involves the fabric passing over a series of rotary cylinders or rollers that have been heated. These cylinders are designed to singe the fabric by using direct contact with heat.
4. Infrared Singeing: Here, infrared radiation is used to heat the fabric surface and burn off the fibers. It’s a more energy-efficient method compared to flame singeing.
5. Steam Singeing: This is a newer method where steam is used to remove excess fibers from the fabric before it is subjected to heat for singeing.