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9: DT (Textiles & Woods/Metals/Plastics) > Textiles: Fabric Finishes > Flashcards

Textiles: Fabric Finishes Flashcards

1
Q

Categories of 3 different finishes:

A

Mechanical/ physical
Chemical
Laminate / coat

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What is a mechanical finish?

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A machine or tool physically changes the fabric in some way

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What is a chemical finish?

A

A chemical is used to alter or change the fabric in some way

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4
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Brushing process

A

Fabric is put through a series of fine wire toothed rollers

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5
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Brushing is mechanical or chemical

A

Mechanical

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6
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Brushing result

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Raises fibres to make fabric soft and fluffy

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7
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Brushing improves ..

A

Insulation properties

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Calendaring process

A

Send fabric through heated, pressurised rollers

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Calendaring is mechanical or chemical

A

Mechanical

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Calendaring result

A

Smooth and lustrous finish

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11
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Calendaring use

A

Upholstery fabric

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12
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Embossing is mechanical or chemical

A

Mechanical

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Embossing process

A

Synthetic fibres are sent through heated engraved rollers which press pattern texture into fabric

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14
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Embossing is used on …

A

Clothes

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15
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Crease resistance is mechanical or chemical

A

Chemical

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16
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Crease resistance proces

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Resin based finish

17
Q

Crease resistance aim

A

Reduces fabric creases in plant fibres such as cotton

18
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Stain resistance is mechanical or chemical

A

Chemical

19
Q

Stain resistance process

A

Silicone based spray
Sprayed on after product is manfufactufed

20
Q

Stain resistance aim

A

Prevent grease and dirt clinging to fibres

21
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Flame resistance is mechanical or chemical

A

Chemical

22
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Flame resistance process

A

Flame resistant finish

23
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Flame resistance aim

A

Stop burning fabric as most fibres burn

24
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Water repellence is mechanical or chemical

A

Chemical

25
Q

Water repellence process

A

PVC or silicones are applies to a fabric to permanently or temporarily prevent water being absorbed

9: DT (Textiles & Woods/Metals/Plastics) (8 decks)

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