Textiles: Fabric Finishes Flashcards
Categories of 3 different finishes:
Mechanical/ physical
Chemical
Laminate / coat
What is a mechanical finish?
A machine or tool physically changes the fabric in some way
What is a chemical finish?
A chemical is used to alter or change the fabric in some way
Brushing process
Fabric is put through a series of fine wire toothed rollers
Brushing is mechanical or chemical
Mechanical
Brushing result
Raises fibres to make fabric soft and fluffy
Brushing improves ..
Insulation properties
Calendaring process
Send fabric through heated, pressurised rollers
Calendaring is mechanical or chemical
Mechanical
Calendaring result
Smooth and lustrous finish
Calendaring use
Upholstery fabric
Embossing is mechanical or chemical
Mechanical
Embossing process
Synthetic fibres are sent through heated engraved rollers which press pattern texture into fabric
Embossing is used on …
Clothes
Crease resistance is mechanical or chemical
Chemical
Crease resistance proces
Resin based finish
Crease resistance aim
Reduces fabric creases in plant fibres such as cotton
Stain resistance is mechanical or chemical
Chemical
Stain resistance process
Silicone based spray
Sprayed on after product is manfufactufed
Stain resistance aim
Prevent grease and dirt clinging to fibres
Flame resistance is mechanical or chemical
Chemical
Flame resistance process
Flame resistant finish
Flame resistance aim
Stop burning fabric as most fibres burn
Water repellence is mechanical or chemical
Chemical
Water repellence process
PVC or silicones are applies to a fabric to permanently or temporarily prevent water being absorbed
