Fabric Finishes Flashcards
What is proban?
Flame resistant
What is Teflon and Scotchguard?
Stain resistant
What is minimum iron and sanfor plus?
Crease resistant
What are the implications for the manufacturer and consumer (advantages)?
Improves the finish
What are the implications for the manufacturer and consumer (disadvantages)?
Costly
Changes the feel of the fabric
Need reapplication
What does teflon do?
fends off stains on wool, cotton, blends without chaning weight or the feel
Repels oil and water
Has hydrophillic molecules attract water to release stains
What does scotchguard do?
Effective treatment protects carpets and fabrics without changing the feel of the fabric.
Invisible
What does a fabric finish do?
Improve its appearance and makes it more useful
What are biological finishes?
Bacteria/Enzymes used on plant based fibres
Why are finishes use?
Enhance appearance
Changes Texture
Improves feel
Modify care and wear properties
What is brushing?
Metal wires are used to raise the surface, softer
What is embossing?
Engraved rollers create a relief pattern
Texture changes
What is calendaring?
Heavy rollers press the fabric surface
What is pressing?
Smoothen the fabric
What is shrinkage
Steamed and placed over a vibrating belt
