Textiles Finishes — Flashcards

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A textile finish is any treatment given to a fiber, yarn, or fabric before or after fabrication to change its appearance, hand (feel), or performance. These treatments improve the fabric’s serviceabil…

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Textile finishes improve fabric appearance (like lustre), enhance feel (soft or stiff), increase durability, add special properties (like water resistance), and make fabrics easier to care for—like be…

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'Grey' or 'greige' fabrics are unfinished fabrics straight from the loom. They contain natural impurities like waxes, oils, and dirt and need cleaning and finishing before they can be sold or used.

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Scouring is a cleaning process that removes natural impurities like waxes, oils, and dirt from fabrics. For cotton, it involves boiling in an alkali solution. This makes the fabric absorbent and ready…

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Bio-scouring uses enzymes instead of harsh chemicals to remove impurities. It is eco-friendly, saves energy, and causes less damage to the fabric compared to traditional alkaline scouring.

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Bleaching removes natural or unwanted color from fabrics to make them white. It improves the brightness of dyes and ensures even coloring. It also removes last traces of impurities.

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1. Oxidizing bleaches – e.g., sodium hypochlorite (Javelle water). 2. Reducing bleaches – e.g., sodium hydrosulphite. Oxidizing agents are more effective and commonly used.

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Over-bleaching weakens the fabric fibers, reduces strength, and shortens the lifespan of the fabric. It may also cause yellowing or damage the texture.