{"id":10530,"date":"2026-10-21T11:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/?post_type=cases&#038;p=10530"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:35:32","slug":"hum-textile-007","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/cases\/hum-textile-007\/","title":{"rendered":"Humidification Improves Yarn Quality and Reduces Static Electricity in False-Twist Texturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">\n<!-- \u30b7\u30e7\u30fc\u30c8\u52d5\u753b\u30ea\u30f3\u30af --><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;line-height:1.6rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/tp6KzmkIjM4\" style=\"color: #E60023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u25b6 Watch this case in a short video<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Key Reasons for Implementation<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;margin-left:2.8rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:2rem\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">The demonstration confirmed that humidification could be achieved without wetting the machinery or surrounding area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">The customer was convinced that the humidifier would be easy to maintain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 3rem auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">What Is False-Twist Texturing?<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-007-004.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/><figcaption style=\"margin: 1rem auto 3rem;text-align: center;font-size: 0.85rem;color: #666\">Yarn processing (false-twist texturing)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">False-twist texturing is a process in which synthetic yarns, such as nylon and polyester, are twisted, heat-set, and then untwisted. This process gives the yarn greater bulk and elasticity, while also helping to reduce uneven dyeing and improve yarn strength by making its internal structure more uniform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Maintaining appropriate humidity is important<\/span> in this process to prevent yarn breakage and other problems caused by dryness and static electricity.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Challenges Faced by the Customer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">At a textile factory, approximately 20 very fine filaments are combined to form a single yarn during processing. These <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">fine filaments are highly susceptible to dryness and static electricity<\/span>, making it difficult to maintain consistent product quality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">If some filaments break or fail to come together properly due to static electricity, the resulting fabric can develop an uneven appearance. These problems were particularly severe during winter, when low humidity affected product quality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">The factory was using a drip-type humidifier built into a packaged air-conditioning unit, but it could not raise humidity sufficiently. The humidifier&#8217;s water tank also became dirty quickly, requiring frequent cleaning and maintenance.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-007-003.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Seeking a solution to low humidity and static electricity, the customer consulted IKEUCHI.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Solutions Proposed by IKEUCHI<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">IKEUCHI conducted an on-site demonstration using its Dry Fog humidifier to evaluate whether it could effectively address the dryness and static electricity problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">The demonstration produced positive results. The customer confirmed that <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">the fine mist did not wet the machinery or products<\/span>, eliminating one of their main concerns. They also found the humidifier much easier to maintain than expected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Based on these results, IKEUCHI designed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/products\/sol-hum-airaki\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirAKI humidification system<\/a> using AKIMist &#8220;E&#8221; Dry Fog humidifiers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Due to limited installation space, a layout was proposed to humidify the production area from one side of the factory.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-007-001.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Benefits Achieved<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;margin-left:2.8rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:2rem\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">More stable humidity levels helped <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">reduce yarn breakage and quality variations<\/span> caused by static electricity.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Fabric quality improved<\/span>, with fewer cases of uneven appearance during winter and a lower defect rate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">Improved humidity conditions reduced static shocks experienced by workers, creating <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">a more comfortable working environment<\/span> and <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">improving work efficiency<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">The customer also reported an apparent decrease in employee absences due to colds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-007-002.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0.8rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f;line-height: 1.4\">SDG Contributions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 auto;padding: 0 10px 20px 10px;text-align: left;max-width: 100%;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height: 2.1rem\">Relevant SDG goals for this case.<\/p>\n<div style=\"--col:3;width:100%;max-width:800px;margin:20px auto;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#A21942;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">8. Decent Work <br \/>&amp; Economic Growth<\/div>\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#FD6925;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">9. Industry, Innovation <br \/>&amp; Infrastructure<\/div>\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#BF8B2E;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">12. 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