Finishes

Question 0

Brushing

Answer 0

Wire rollers brushes fabric

Adds insulation

Question 1

Calendering

Answer 1

Used on cotton

Heated rollers pressed on fabric adding = shine or sometimes print

Question 2

Heat setting

Answer 2

Thermoplastic fabrics

Set in permeant shapes i.e school skirt

Question 3

Modern materials

Answer 3

Means constantly being updated

Question 4

Smart materials

Answer 4

React to their environent

Question 5

Smart finishes

Answer 5

Anti bacterial

Coating

Biological finishes

Thermochromatic finishes

Question 6

Chemical finish - Mercerising

Answer 6

Cotton makes it softer adds lustre

Question 7

Modern materials

Answer 7

Micro encapsulation
Kelvar (bullet proof vest)
Polartec ( biodegradable fabric, recycled bottles)  
Normex ( fire fighters)
Neoprene ( wet suits and sportswear)

Question 8

Neoprene ( modern material )

Answer 8

Wet suits (sports wear)
Synthetic rubber
Soft and warm
Enviro friendly