Lesson 11: Methods of Producing Designs on Textiles: Finishing, Embroidery & Applique Work
Calendering
Calendering is a simplest and commonest of all finishes used to improve appearance of any fabric. It is similar to ironing a fabric to make it smooth and give it lustrous effect.
Embossed Calendering: Embossed designs are produced by pressing a pattern onto fabrics like other calendared finishes, they may be permanent when applied to thermoplastic fibers, durable when applied to fabrics that have been resin treated and temporary on other fabrics. Some embossed designs form a raised, three dimensional patterns (Fig.11.1), others have a flat design.
Moiré Calendering: This finish is given to fabrics in order to provide it a watered or clouded surface appearance on the face side of the fabric, which is sometimes called a “grain of wood” pattern. A moiré finish on thermoplastic fibers such as acetate or nylon is durable. When applied to non-thermoplastic fibers such as rayon or cotton, a resin finish is required to provide even minimal durability.
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