Fabric Finishes — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science
Summary of Fabric Finishes for NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus. Fabric finishes are treatments given.
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Overview
Fabric finishes are treatments given to fabrics to improve their appearance, touch, performance, and suitability for use. Fabrics may be left unfinished as gray goods, but finished fabrics are usually smoother, more attractive, and more useful. Finishes may be basic or special, and they may involve
Key Concepts
A finish is a treatment given
A finish is a treatment given to a fabric to change its appearance, handling or touch, or performance, so that it becomes more suitable for its end us
Gray goods are fabrics that come
Gray goods are fabrics that come directly from the loom and are used without finishing. They are not actually gray in colour; they are unfinished fabr
Basic finishes are common treatments applied
Basic finishes are common treatments applied to most fabrics to improve appearance, feel, and body. They include scouring, bleaching, starching, and c
Special finishes are applied for
Special finishes are applied for a particular purpose, such as reducing shrinkage, improving lustre, making fabric easy to maintain, or changing the s
Chemical finishes use chemical treatment
Chemical finishes use chemical treatment and are also called wet finishes. Mechanical finishes use moisture, pressure, heat, or machines and are also
Learning Objectives
- Explain the meaning and importance of textile finishes
- Classify finishes according to function, performance, and process
- Describe basic finishes such as scouring, bleaching, starching, and calendering
- Explain special finishes such as pre-shrinking, mercerization, parchmentization, and wash 'n' wear
- Distinguish between dyeing and printing
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