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-Introduction
R.Senthil Kumar,
Senior Lecturer,
KCT,Coimbatore-06.
sen29iit@yahoo.co.in
Finishing
Textile finishing is a term commonly applied to different
processes that the textile materials undergo after pretreatments,
dyeing or printing for final embellishments to enhance their
attractiveness and sale appeals well as for comfort and usefulness.
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Finishes Finishes
According to the quality
Temporar Permanen
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Semi
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According to type of machinery
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Finishes Finishes
Aesthetic Finishes
Aesthetic Finishes modify the appearance and /or hand
or drape of the fabrics.
Fulling
Mercerization
Napping And Sueding
Plisse
Shearing
Softening
Stiffening
Functional Finishes
Functional Finishes improve the performance properties of the fabric ; like
durability, strength etc.
Antimicrobial/Antiseptic
Antistatic
Crease resistant
Durable Press
Flame Resistant
Mothproof
Shrinkage Control
Soil Release
Water Proof/Repellant
Temporary Finishes
A finish which is not stable and goes off after the first
wash is known as temporary finish and these finishes
disappears during subsequent washing and usage.
Calendering
Embossing
Starching
Softening
Permanent Finishes
If the finishing effect in the fabric does not disappear and
remains unaffected through all the conditions of wear and
washing treatments, then the finish is said to be permanent
finish.
Sanforising
Resin Finish
Water Proof
Flame Proof
Semi permanent Finishes
A Finishing on the fabric is said to be semi permanent
finish if it is stable to more than 5 to 10 washes and not
afterwards.
Schreiner Calendering
Buckram Finish
Chemical Finishes
Chemical finishes are usually applied to fabric by padding
followed by curing and drying. These are also called as
wet Finishes.
Calendering
Raising
Sanforising
Milling
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