Name the Fabric Finishing Process

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  • Created by: LPE
  • Created on: 30-10-12 16:55
done by passing fabrics through a series of wire rollers to create a soft fluffy surface
brushing
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puts fabrics through heated rollers to iron and smooth a fabric creating a sheen
calendering
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layers fabrics together using heat or an adhesive e.g Gore-Tex
laminating
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fabrics passed through engraved heated rollers which leave a pattern on the fabric
embossing
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A pattern is drawn/ burnt on the surface of the fabric
laser
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sodium hydroxide is applied to cotton to make the cotton shinier, more absorbent and stronger
mercersing
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chemicals are applied with the aim of slowing down the burning of textiles products
flame proofing
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a chlorine finish is given to wool to create products that are Superwash
Shrink Resistance
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pumice stones are rubbed on the fabric
biostoning
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a sheen is added to the fabric by an enzyme
biopolishing
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chemicals are applied to a fabric by spraying, to create a protective barrier- tents have this finish
waterproofing
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Card 2

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puts fabrics through heated rollers to iron and smooth a fabric creating a sheen

Back

calendering

Card 3

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layers fabrics together using heat or an adhesive e.g Gore-Tex

Back

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Card 4

Front

fabrics passed through engraved heated rollers which leave a pattern on the fabric

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

A pattern is drawn/ burnt on the surface of the fabric

Back

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