Fabric Finishes 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: TextilesFabric finishes ASAQA Created by: lili_sellCreated on: 02-05-17 14:28 Mechanical finishes uses heat, pressure & rollers -- improves appearance of fabric 1 of 15 Brushing wire brushes lift fibres to form nap --insulates, provides soft handle, 2 of 15 Calendaring basically ironing, -- smooths and improves lustre (engraved rollers can be used to emboss) 3 of 15 Heat-setting thermoplastic fabrics -eg: polyester 4 of 15 Chemical finishes uses chemicals solutions/resins -- improves appearance/handle/preformance 5 of 15 Bleaching cottons & synthetics bleached before dyeing -- easier to dye pastel shades 6 of 15 Mercerising Cotton & linen -- uses alkali caustic soda. These fabrics = strong, dye well, good lustre 7 of 15 Shrink resist wool - using teflon or silicone --- makes fabrics soft, smooth, lustrous & machine washable 8 of 15 Crease resist Cotton & viscose -- using resin =makes easy-care, dry fast & smooth - requires little ironing 9 of 15 Flame resistant kids nightwear & cotton/viscose furnishings MUST. -- makes fabric stiffer & weaker 10 of 15 Smart finishes new, high-tech methods 11 of 15 Anti-bacterial finishes slows down growth of bacteria -- controls odours (sports shoes) & reduce infection (medical products) 12 of 15 Coating applying layer of polymer to surface -- teflon coating makes stain resistant, water repellent, breathable 13 of 15 Biological finishes use natural enzymes to change fabric appearance - e.g.: Bio-stoning gives stone washed finish to denim 14 of 15 Thermochromatic Finishes change colour due to change in temperature. 15 of 15
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