Fabric Finishes 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesFabric Finishes ASAQA Created by: Jenny GeorgieCreated on: 13-05-14 19:42 Brushing Fabric is passed through wire rollers which brush the fabric to leave it soft and fluffy 1 of 13 Calendering Heated rollers press the surface of the fabric to compact it and give it shine 2 of 13 Flame Retardancy Chemicals are applied to the yarn or fabric to slow down or prevent burning 3 of 13 Water Resistance Silicon based chemicals are sprayed onto the fabric to give it a waterproof finish. This is renewable 4 of 13 Easy Care Chemicals are added to the fabric to make it easier to wash and iron, make it crease resistant and stop it from shrinking 5 of 13 Heat Setting The fabric is folded in the desired way, it is then heated in a controlled manner, allowed to cool down leaving it permenantly changed 6 of 13 Embossing Engraved rollers press a relief pattern into the fabric 7 of 13 Shrinkage Fabric is steamed and placed over a vibrating conveyor belt. Reduces the chances of it shrinking later on. 8 of 13 Mercerising a solution is added to the fibres whilst they are stretched. This makes the cotton stronger, smoother and shinier. 9 of 13 Stain Resistance a finish is applied to the fabric to stop the absorbtion of water or dirt. Scotchgard 10 of 13 Anti-Static Chemicals are applied to the fabric to stop it from clinging and attracting dust. 11 of 13 Anti-Felting A treatment softens the wool scales and stops them from pilling 12 of 13 Moth Proofing Chemicals are applied to the fabric which makes them inedible to moths 13 of 13
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