Fabric Finishes

Question 1

Brushed finish

Answer 1

Surface is brushed and raised to feel soft

Question 2

Calendaring

Answer 2

Name of ironing process that adds sheen to fabric
It’s folded in half and pressed under rollers/calenders at high temp and pressures
Variation in the pressure produces a ripple effect on the surface

Question 3

Colorfastness

Answer 3

Ability of fabric to retain the dyes even after repetitive washing
It will not fade with collurfast

Question 4

Flame retardant finish

Answer 4

Applied for fabric surface to reduce tendency to burn and reduce flame spread

Question 5

Anti pilling finish

Answer 5

Formation of smalls balls of extra fibres on surface of fabric
Pilling resistant finish aims to minimise formation of these balls

Question 6

Shrinkage control

Answer 6

Minimise fabric tension during finishing to reduce shrinkage during washing/laundering

Question 7

Stone washing

Answer 7

Process of washing fabric (especially heavy fabric like denim, canvas) with stones so that they look worn and to fade colours; stone washing can give softness and flexibility to these fabrics

Question 8

Stain resistant

Answer 8

Resists stains
Many branded finishes eg Teflon and scotch guard

Question 9

Waterproof

Answer 9

Females fabric completely resistant to water penetration
Different types of waterproof coatings given to fabric that makes it water resistant; these fabrics are used to make rainwear , cycling apparel etc
Coatings given to the inside of the fabric

Question 10

Water repellent

Answer 10

Applied to fabric which makes it repel water without making it inpervious to it
Process is supposed to produce fabric that will resist water but at the same time breath ie doesn’t nor entirely prevent the absorption of water

Question 11

Crease/wrinkle resistant

Answer 11

Keeps fabric from wrinkling to minimum