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To explain how finishes affect the characteristics of fabrics ... Tie dyeing and batik are two examples of. resist dyeing. that you can do at home. 4 ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Application of Textiles


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Application of Textiles
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Objectives
  • To compare processes for dyeing, printing and
    finishing used in the textile industry
  • To explain how finishes affect the
    characteristics of fabrics
  • To determine textile suitability for specific
    applications and uses

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Methods of Dyeing
  • Cross Dyeing - two or more fiber types are
    colored by different classes of dye in the same
    solution
  • Resist Dyeing - part of the fabric is treated
    before to resist dye

Tie dyeing and batik are two examples of resist
dyeing that you can do at home
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Special Fabric Finishes
  • Mercerizing used with cotton or cotton/rayon
    blends to improve strength and luster
  • Heat-setting sets a crease or specific shape in
    fabric pleats
  • Fulling wool fabrics are subjected to moisture
    and heat to compact them
  • Beetling pounding of fibers to make them soft
    and shiny mainly linen

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Fiber Uses
Man Made Fibers
Could be used for..
Lustrous
Strong
Blouses Hosiery Lingerie Draperies Parachutes
Nylon
Easy to wash
Can you think of more characteristics and uses?
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Basic Symbols Used on Care Labels
Machine Wash
Tumble Dry
Iron
Bleach
Dry
Dry Clean
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Quiz
  • How can you tell the difference in a dyed piece
    of fabric and a printed piece of fabric?
  • List four methods of dyeing?
  • 3. List five methods used to transfer patterns or
    color designs to fabric through printing?
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