Sorption capacity of textiles fibres for surfactants and water is discussed. Adsorption of surfactants is characterized through adsorption isotherms, adsorbed, desorbed and residual amount of ionic surfactants in variation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic part and concentration as well. Water sorption is expressed as moisture content and water retention value of textile fibres. Cationic and anionic surfactants are adsorbed on the cotton, wool, polyester and polypropylene fibres at 20C for 60 minutes. Desorption of surfactants is performed at 20C for 30 minutes. The results obtained indicate that the key parameters in adsorption process are concentration and composition of the surfactants, as well as the swelling capacity of textile fibres
