Category: Mechanical Finishes

Mechanical Finishes

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Production

Brushing is a technique used in order to make the fabric softer and warmer. The fabric is fed through a machine which brushes the fabric before being dyed and are then brushed again in order to ensure the fabric is as soft as possible.

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Brushing Machine

Another finishing technique that is used is Calendaring. This is when fabric is pressed through rollers in order to smoothen the fabric as well as increase the lustre.

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Calendaring Machine

Physical Properties

Brushing a fabric will increase its insulation properties as well as give it a higher loft. Caldering a fabric makes it smoother to the touch.

 

Atheistic properties

Brushing a fabric can increase the pills on the fabric whereas calendaring a fabric will increase its lustre but may shrink the fabric depending on the type of fibre used.

Uses

Brushed fabric can be seen commonly on plaid shirts. This increases the insulation properties of the fabric which is ideal for this garment as it it commonly worn in the Autumn time.

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A use of calendaring fabric can be seen in garments made of high lustre fabrics such as silk. This can be used in order to enhance the already high lustre of the garment.

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References

Textile School. (2018). Fabric Finishes for Enhancing Appearance.Available: https://www.textileschool.com/284/fabric-finishes-for-enhancing-appearance/. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

BBC. (2018). Production Techniques. Available: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/productiontechniquesrev5.shtml. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

Ali Express. (2018). New Arrival 2017Autumn fashion check design brushed fabric slim fit mens plaid casual shirts quality no fade no shrink male tops. Available: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Arrival-2017Autumn-fashion-check-design-brushed-fabric-slim-fit-mens-plaid-casual-shirts-quality-no/32851515477.html. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

Noban group. (2018). Profile. Available: http://www.norbangroup.com/profile. Last accessed 19/11/2018.

india mart. (2018). Calender Machine For Textile. Available: https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/calender-machine-for-textile-11475654730.html. Last accessed 19/11/2018

india mart. (2018). Banarasi Silk Fabric. Available: https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/banarasi-silk-fabric-4759955655.html. Last accessed 19/11/2018