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GARMENT WASH [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A type of durable press finish in which the finish is applied to the fabric and set or cured through the use of heat by the mill, prior to shipment of the fabric to be made into garments.

OBS

In the pre-cure process... after the usual paddry-cure after wash technique, the garment is manufactured from the crease resistant fabric. The creases are then heat-processed after local application of a small amount of cross-linking agent, together with an acidic solution and an acidic catalyst.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Traitement en une seule étape (par opposition à la post-polymérisation), en vue du pressage permanent.

OBS

Le fabricant du tissu applique l'apprêt et le fait sécher lui-même à la chaleur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Clothing (General)
DEF

Term applied by manufacturers to fabric or garment that has been processed and supposedly will not shrink over 3% in either direction under standard wash test or in commercial laundering.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)

Spanish

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