sizing

• A starch applied to warp threads to strengthen them for the strains of the weaving process. It is removed by scouring during finishing.
• A starch applied to cotton or linen cloth that is removed when the fabric is washed.

A cotton cloth made in a satin weave, often treated with high luster and crease-resistant finishes.

Source: Midwest Decorative Fabrics Association Textile Resources Directory, 1990
Category: Finish