In this post, you will learn different type of textile
finishes commonly used in the textile industry. Finishing processes are divided
into two classes.
- Physical or Mechanical finishes
- Chemical finishes
Under these two categories, different kind of treatment is
done. This post covers major textile finishing processes.
Physical or mechanical finishes
These types of finishing treatments include
- Calendering
- Sanforising
- Raising
- Compating
- Napping
- Shearing
- Sueding
- Setting and heat-setting
All these treatments will be further explained in the next
post.
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| Fabric Calender Machine. Image source: calenderingmachine.com |
Chemical Finishes:
Chemical finishes are of two types-
- Finishes obtained by deposition of chemicals such as starch china clay, oil, fats and waxes, synthetic resins, rubber latex, cellulose acetate, cellulose ethers, optical bleaching agents and so on.
- Finishes obtained by chemical reactions with fibre. These includes-
- Parchmentising
- Anti-soil
- Wrinkle free
- Anti-crease
- Wash & wear
- Durable press
- Flame retardant
- Fluorochemical
- Deodorant & Antimicrobial
- Ultraviolet Protection
- Enzymes washing
In the following post, all these treatment and finished will
be explained. Follow OCS updates.
Also Read: Textile Finishes – An Introduction