Differences in effect between key soap and new Omo on the performance of Gtp wax prints

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)