Highlights
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Fixation of vitamin E microcapsules on dyed cotton knit by pad-dry-cure method.
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Softener was treated in a simultaneous step with microcapsules or in a separate step.
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Microcapsules particles containing vitamin E were stable to the process of laundering, rubbing and ironing.
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The K/S value and hue of dyed fabrics were hardly affected by process conditions or process order.
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Colorfastness to repeated washing was improved by microcapsules and softener treatments.