Fabric Finishes AS Textiles Revision

Revision for Fabric Finishes in the Textiles industry

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  • Created by: Danielle
  • Created on: 08-01-13 19:57
The industrial equivalent of ironing
Calendering
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A finish that uses wire brushes to lift fibres from the fabric, giving it a soft fleecy handle
Brushing
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A finish that makes the fibres swell
Mercerising
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The solution used to mercerise fibres is...
Sodium Hydroxide
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The name of the property given to a fabric when it can be shaped or set by heat
Thermoplastic
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A finish given to a fabric to make it dry fast, smooth, need little or no ironing and reduce tear strength/abrasion resistance
Easy Care
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The soft, fibrous surface that occurs on a fabric after a brushing finish
Nap
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Also known as a 'physical finish'
Mechanical Finish
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A physical finish where fabric is steamed and allowed to relax on a vibrating table without tension
Shrink Resistant Finish
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A stain resistant brand
Teflon
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A type of child's clothing that is especially treated with a flame resistant finish
Nightwear
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The superimposition and bonding of two or more fabrics, or a fabric with paper, film or foam
Lamination
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A finish that uses wire brushes to lift fibres from the fabric, giving it a soft fleecy handle

Back

Brushing

Card 3

Front

A finish that makes the fibres swell

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The solution used to mercerise fibres is...

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The name of the property given to a fabric when it can be shaped or set by heat

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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