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Fabric Finishes

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

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Topics in Fabric Finishes

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1. Meaning and Importance of Fabric Finishes

  • A finish is a treatment given to a fabric to change its appearance, handling or touch, or performance.
  • The purpose of a finish is to make the fabric more suitable for its end use.
  • Finishes improve look, feel, drape, usefulness, and variety in fabrics.
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2. Classification of Finishes

  • Finishes are classified on the basis of function, degree of performance, and process used.
  • Basic or common finishes improve appearance, feel, and body.
  • Functional or special finishes improve performance for a specific purpose.
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3. Basic Finishes

  • Scouring is industrial cleaning with warm water and soap solution.
  • Scouring removes dirt, oils, starches, waxes, and other impurities from fabric.
  • Scouring makes fabric more absorbent.
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4. Special Finishes

  • Shrinkage is the reduction in size of a fabric or garment in length and width after washing or dipping in water.
  • Pre-shrinking treatment is called sanforisation.
  • Fabrics treated for pre-shrinking may be labelled sanforised, anti-shrink, or shrink-proof.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fabric Finishes

Meaning of finishGray goodsImportance of textile finishesClassification of finishesBasic finishesSpecial finishesScouringBleaching

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