Finishings

Finishings

1. Calendaring

   • Calendaring is the industrial equivalent of ironing.It smoothes the fabric and improves its lustre. Engraved calendar rollers are used to emboss relief patterns on the fabric surface.

2. Mechanical finishing processes

   • Mechanical finishing uses heat, pressure and rollers to improve the appearance of the fabric.

3. Brushing

   • Brushing cotton or nylon fabrics makes them fluffy and warm, with a soft handle. The fabrics pass through rollers with wire brushes that lift the fibres to form a nap.

4. Finishing

   • Finishing is done to improve the appearance, properties and quality of a product. It covers many different processes, some mechanical and some chemical

5. Heat- setting

   • Heat-setting is used for thermoplastic fabric (polyester and nylon). The fabrics are set in permanent shapes or pleats.

6. Chemical finishing processes

   • Chemical finishing involves the application of chemical solutions or resin to improve the appearance, handle or performance of a fabric

7. Bleaching

   • Cotton and synthetic fabrics are bleached before dying. This makes it easier to dye pastel shades.

8. Mercerising

   • Cotton or linen fabrics are mercerised using the alkali caustic soda. Mercerised fabrics are stronger, dye well and have improved lustre.

9. Shrink resist

   • Wool can be given a shrink-resist finish using silicone or Teflon. This results in soft, smooth, lustrous yarns and fabrics that are machine washable.

10. Crease resist

    • Cotton and viscose fabrics are given a crease-resistant finish using resin. This makes them easy care. They dry fast and smooth and need little ironing.