Abstract:
The purpose of the current research was to examine the effects of soap (key
soap) and soapless detergent (new omo) on the colour change, dimensional
stability and tensile strength of GTP wax prints. This is to find out if the
rebranded omo has the same effect on printed fabrics as key soap to inform
and increase consumers’ confidence in using new omo in taking proper care of
their printed fabrics. This research used two wax prints fabrics (Adepa Dumas
and Nustyle). The samples were bought from accredited distributors from the
market and selected based on the differences in their brands and prices. A
2×2×5 factorial experimental research design using the laboratory method was
employed. Data were collected using GSA premises and standards. The
findings show that a difference of 70.780N between key soap and new omo
caused a significant effect on the weft strength of Adepa Dumas and a
difference of .130% and .120% respectively caused a significant effect in warp
dimension of Adepa Dumas. The study also revealed that a difference of
42.720N between key soap and new omo caused a significant effect in the
weft strength of Nutyle wax print, a difference of .080 units caused a
significant effect in its colour change and a difference of .042% and .066%
caused a significant change in the warp and weft dimensions respectively. The
findings also revealed a significant interaction effect between washing soaps
and their washing periods on the weft strength, the colour change, the warp
and weft dimensions of Adepa Dumas and Nustyle after five washing periods.
Therefore, it is recommended that more awareness should be created by
Unilever Ghana Limited on the reliable use of the rebranded omo (new omo)
