PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND APPLICATION

Lesson 11: Methods of Producing Designs on Textiles: Finishing, Embroidery & Applique Work

Finishes

A Finish is a usually applied to a fibre, yarn or fabric to improve appearance, hand, performance, texture, durability etc. There are certain finishes that create designs in way of improving the fabric appearance. Some of them are described as follows:

• Calendering
  
  
• Flocking
  
  
• Chemical finishes