| 1. Desizing | Desizing Enzyme / Alpha Amylase | Removal of starch size |
| | Oxidative Desizing Agent | Desizing where enzyme process is unsuitable |
| 2. Detergent & Wetting | Detergent | General washing/cleaning |
| | Wetting Agent | Improves fabric wetting and chemical penetration |
| | Scouring Agent | Removes oil, wax, dirt and impurities |
| | Oil & Stain Removing Agent | Removes oil/grease contamination |
| 3. Sequestering | Sequestering / Chelating Agent | Controls hardness and metal ions |
| | Water Softener | Improves washing performance in hard water |
| 4. Enzymes | Neutral Cellulase Enzyme | Denim bio-washing / abrasion |
| | Acid Cellulase Enzyme | Bio-polishing / denim washing |
| | Bio-Polishing Enzyme | Surface hair/fuzz removal |
| | Laccase Enzyme | Denim colour modification |
| | Enzyme Booster | Enhances enzyme performance |
| 5. Bleaching | Hydrogen Peroxide | Bleaching/whitening |
| | Peroxide Stabilizer | Controls peroxide decomposition |
| | Peroxide Killer / Peroxide Neutralizer | Removes residual peroxide |
| | Sodium Hypochlorite / Hypochlorite | Chlorine bleaching |
| 6. Denim Washing | Anti-Back Staining Agent | Prevents indigo redeposition |
| | Anti-Migrating Agent | Controls dye migration |
| | PP Neutralizer | Neutralization after potassium permanganate |
| | PP Replacement | Alternative to potassium permanganate processes |
| | PP Activator | Improves PP bleaching effect |
| 7. Neutralizing | Acetic Acid | pH neutralization |
| | Neutralizing Agent | General pH adjustment |
| | Acid Buffer | Controls/stabilizes pH |
| 8. Softening | Cationic Softener | Soft hand feel |
| | Weak Cationic Softener | Softer handle with lower cationic effect |
| | Nonionic Softener | Softening with compatibility advantages |
| | Silicone Softener | Smooth, silky hand feel |
| | Micro Silicone Emulsion | Premium soft/smooth finish |
| | Hydrophilic Silicone | Softness with hydrophilic character |
| | Hydrophobic Silicone | Softness and water-repellent character |
| | Anti-Ozone Softener | Protection against ozone-related colour change |
| 9. Finishing | Resin / Cross-linking Agent | Wrinkle/resin finishing |
| | Polyethylene Softener | Smoothness and handle |
| | Tear Strength Improver | Improves tear strength |
| | Anti-Pilling Agent | Reduces pilling |
| | Anti-Static Agent | Reduces static charge |
| | Water Repellent | Water-repellent finish |
| | Aroma / Fragrance Finish | Fragrance effect |
| 10. Colour & Appearance | Colour Fixing Agent | Improves wet/crocking fastness |
| | Colour Deepener | Enhances depth/appearance |
| | Optical Brightener | Improves whiteness/brightness |
| | Wet Fastness Improver | Improves wet colour fastness |
| 11. Functional Chemicals | Anti-Yellowing Agent | Prevents yellowing |
| | Anti-Phenolic Yellowing Agent | Prevents phenolic yellowing |
| | Anti-Microbial Agent | Antimicrobial finish |
| | UV Protector / UV Absorber | UV protection |
| | Hardener | Adds stiffness/body |
| | Lubricant | Improves fabric handling |
| | Lycra/Elastane Protector | Protects elastane during processing |
