Fabric Finishes & Fabric coloring & printing

By: Toddler Hauck, Tristan Cannon and Nadiya Sokalska

Chemical Finishes

• Antistatic:- This prevents the build up of static electricity in

your clothing, so the clothes wont cling to the wearer.

• Crease- Resistance:- Fabrics including cotton rayon and linens are

baked with a resin that helps resist wrinkles.

Chemical Finishes

• Flame- Resistant:- This prevents fabrics from supporting or

spreading a flame. It is self extinguishing when removed from the source of the flame, but is not flame resistant.

• Mercerization: -A caustic soda treatment used of cellulosic

textiles. It increases luster and strength.

• Mildew-Resistant: - Metallic chemical applied to clothing to prevent

mildew from forming.

Chemical Finishes

• Moth- Resistance:- A moth resistance finish the keeps moths and

carpet beetles from destroying wool fibers.

• Permanent Press:- Also known as durable press, the finish helps

fabric to keep its original shape and resist wrinkling.

Chemical Finishes

• Shrinkage Control:- Dimension stability, keeps fabric from shrinking

by using chemical finishes.

• Sizing: - A solution of starch or resin used to fill up

spaces between yarns. Applied to fabrics to increase weight body and luster. Not usually a permanent finish, becoming less popular. Added to cheaper fabrics to make a better appearance.

Chemical Finishes

• Soil Release:- This makes possible to remove stains. Often

used on polyester or permanent-press fabrics.

• Stain- Resistance: - Makes fibers less absorbent, so it is easier to lift

off or sponge away water or spills of food (Scotchguard, and Zepel are trademarked examples of stain resistant finishes.)

Chemical Finishes

• Waterproof:- Fill in pores or a fabric, so water cannot pass

through it. A rubber or plastic coating is usually used. Often not comfortable to wear.

• Water Repellent:- Coats fabrics with wax metals or resins, causes

fabrics to shed water in normal wear, but will not make them completely waterproof.