Finishes
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- Created on: 10-03-16 09:35
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- Finishes
- Chemical
- **chemistry**
- Where chemicals are used to change the fabric.
- Laminating.
- Fabric bonded using a heat adhesive.
- Bleaching
- Crease Resistance
- Resin appllied to fabric and heat set to prevent fabric creasing.
- Anti-Static
- A chemical based product is applied to stop the build up of electro-static charge.
- Mercerising
- Fabric place in Sodium Hydroxide solution/ FIbres swell and become more absorbent and strong.
- Flame-Proofing
- Chemical applied at yarn or fabric stage to slow down the burning process.
- Waterproofing/Water-Repellent
- Silicone-based chemical sprayed on to fabric to make fabric repel water.
- Shrink Resistance
- Involves a resin based finish or chlorine based treatment being applied to fabric to stop shrinking
- Anti-Felting
- An oxidative treatment applied to the fabric. Softens rough fibres preventing them from matting and felting.
- Physical
- **PHYSICS**
- Where a machine or tool is used to change the fabric.
- Brushing
- Fabric passed through series of wire rollers. Fabric left soft and fluffy
- Calendaring
- Fabric passed through heated rollers. Gives a smooth finish.
- Laser
- Pattern is drawn onto the surface of the fabric.
- Heat-Setting
- Thermoplastic fabrics (synthetics) set in permanent shapes or pleats.
- Biological
- **BIOLOGY**
- Where bacteria and enzymes are used on cellulose-based (plant) fibres.
- Boistoning
- Uses cellulose enzymes to give a faded effect. An alternative to using pumice stone.
- Biopolishing
- Adds sheen to fabrics using a biological enzyme.
- Coated
- Coating involves applying a layer of polymer to the surface of the fabric. Teflon coating makes fabrics stain resistant, water repellent and breathable
- Chemical
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