HECOL270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Nylon, Emery Cloth, Fulling
30 Sep 2016
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Gigging (wool)! wool fabrics are given a short, lustrous nap by brushing the fabric structure to life and orient the. Bre ends ! historically used teasels from thistle plants as they were quite gentle on the fabric ! short nap provides a soft, smooth surface while increasing warmth ! fabric 105 ! Eece knits are also napped - 71 ! Flocking! similar fabric surface to napped or sueded fabrics, but made by attaching short staple bres to a base fabric with adhesive ! Beetling (linen, cotton)! large hammers pound the fabric ! Attens the yarn ! provides more area for light re ection, increasing the fabric lustre ! non-durable nish that is removed with washing ! Resin treated fabrics are used ! embossed fabrics should not ben ironed or the design will be attened ! fabric 110! Eliminates or reduces dead cotton, neps, motes !
