Fabric Finishes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of finishings?
A
Mechanical and chemical.
2
Q
Name mechanical finishings.
A
Shrinking Pleating Pressing Calendaring Brushing.
3
Q
Name some chemical finishes.
A
Flame retardancy
Water resistant
Crease resistant
Stain resistant
4
Q
What is brushing/raising? And how is it done?
A
Soft fluffy handle and warm due to increase in volume of enclosed air.
Fine wire rollers rotate and hulk into the fabric.
5
Q
What is calendaring? And how is it achieved?
A
Gives the product a smooth surface, compacts the fabric, improves lustre and embosses pattern.
This is done by passing through pressure rollers.
6
Q
Why are finishes used?
A
To make sure the product is more reliable and safe. As they can be quite expensive, it’s important to make sure it is worth the money spent.
7
Q
Name some fabric finishes.
A
Shrink resistant Crease resistant Flame retardant Water repellent Stain repellant Heat setting Printing and laminating Antibacterial
