antibacterial finish
A treatment of a textile material to make it resistant to, or to retard growth of, bacteria.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Introductory Textile Science (5th edition) by Marjory L. Joseph
backing
1. A general term for any system of yarn which interlaces on the back of a textile material.
2. A knit or woven fabric or plastic foam bonded to a face fabric.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Vectran Fiber Website
bleach cleanable
The fabric can be cleaned and sanitized with a ratio of household bleach to water
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Brentano, Inc.
calendering
An ironing process that adds sheen to a fabric.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
chintz
1. A highly lustrous printed cotton fabric with often with a glazed finish.
2. A painted or stained calico from India.
CATEGORY : Finish, Weave
SOURCE : Introductory Textile Science (5th edition) by Marjory L. Joseph
ciré
A highly glazed finish produced on the surface of the fabric, from the French verb meaning to wax.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
Crypton Home
Crypton Home – Also known as INCASE® was created specifically for upholstery fabrics, offering a bundled solution of “repel and release” stain technology and microbial resistance for the life of the fabric and is to be used when a barrier is not required.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Crypton, INC. Website
delustering
The application of a chemical treatment that reduces the sheen of man-made yarns and fabric.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
embossed
Figures or design raised on the surface of the fabric usually with engraved heat rollers.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
flame retardant
A chemical applied to a fiber, yarn or fabric to reduce its tendency to burn.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
GreenShield®
A topical stain resistant finish that utilizes 7-10 times fewer fluorocarbons than similar finishes and releases no VOC emissions. The technology is based on amorphous silica nanoparticles that permanently adhere to a fabric in a mesh network that prevents particles from becoming airborne.
CATEGORY : Finish, Green
SOURCE : GreenShield®
high energy dyed polyester
When a polyester fiber is heated at a high temperature it forces the molecule to open and encapsulate the dye stuff. This process enables the dye to have high color fastness and be resistant to many chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
CATEGORY : Fiber, Finish
SOURCE : Brentano, Inc.
INCASE®
INCASE® – Also known as Crypton Home was created specifically for upholstery fabrics, offering a bundled solution of “repel and release” stain technology and microbial resistance for the life of the fabric and is to be used when a barrier is not required.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Crypton, INC. Website
ink safe
A stain shield chemically bonded to Brentano’s polyurethane faux leathers for easy cleaning, especially the removal of ballpoint pen marks.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Brentano, Inc.
mercerization
A treatment applied to cotton yarn and/or fabric to improve luster and increase the receptiveness of the fiber to dyes.
CATEGORY : Fiber, Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
moire
A finish or process applied to fabrics in which the warp has yarn of harder twist than the filling. The moire effect resembles water ripples and is produced by engraved rollers, heat, pressure, steam and chemicals.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
napped
Various fabrics finished with a brushing that raises the surface.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
panne
A finish usually applied to either satin or velvet in order to give the surface a high luster.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Introductory Textile Science (5th edition) by Marjory L. Joseph
pigment finish
Color applied to leather in solid particles (pigments) that cover the surface.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
quaternary cleaner
A sanitizing cleaner, the active ingredient of which is quaternary ammonium compound. The active ingredient is cationic. Its primary use is for the cleaning and disinfecting of hard surfaces.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Hillyard – The Cleaning Resources
resin
A synthetic finish applied to fabric to add water repellence, resistance to crushing or luster.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
satin finish
A glossy finish given to many fabrics.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
Scotchgard™
A registered brand name for a stain-repellent and rain-repellent finish.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Textile Glossary by Marvin Klapper
shearing
A mechanical process that cuts projecting fibers from the fabric face. It is especially used for wool and other fabrics with a tendency to pill.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
silicone finish
A liquid fluorocarbon treatment that is either sprayed or padded on to the fabric to make it resistant to water and oil-borne stains. See Scotchgard™ and Teflon™.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
sizing
1. A starch applied to warp threads to strengthen them for the strains of the weaving process. It is removed by scouring during finishing.
2. A starch applied to cotton or linen cloth that is removed when the fabric is washed.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
tanning
The process of converting hide into leather by treating the skin with such agents as vegetable tannens or chromium salts.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
Teflon™
A registered brand name for a stain-resistant finish applied to fabric.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
Tri-sistant
Tri-sistant finish is Brentano’s brand name, cross-linked stain resistant treatment. Comparable to other cross-linked finishes currently on the market, Tri-sistant does not contain PFOS, PFOA, or PFCs. Tri-sistant contains C-6 fluorocarbon chemistry and is chemically bonded to the fibers in the fabric thus producing a much longer lasting stain resistant finish.
CATEGORY : Finish
SOURCE : Brentano, Inc.