as mechanical finishing. Wrinkle-resistant finishes were developed in the early 20th century as a way to deal with fabrics derived from cotton, rayon...

A wrinkle, also known as a rhytid, is a fold, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface, such as on skin or fabric. Skin wrinkles typically appear...

more dilute preparation meant to be applied to dry fabric is known as a wrinkle releaser. Fabric softeners reduce the harsh feel of items dried in open...

cause of wrinkling. This treatment produces permanently wrinkle-resistant fabrics and is different from the effects achieved from using fabric softeners...

surface of cotton that led not only to wrinkle-resistant fabric but also to stain- and flame-resistant fabrics. The invention was said to have "saved...

treated fabrics. Wrinkle-resistant fabrics are treated fabrics with wrinkle-free finishes. In manufacturing of pristine clothes. Self cleaning fabrics with...

Textiles. New York: Macmillan. p. 2. ISBN 978-0-02-367530-0. "What makes fabric "wrinkle-free"? Is it the weave or a special type of fiber?". Ask.yahoo.com...

remove wrinkles and unwanted creases from fabric. The heating is commonly done to a temperature of 180–220 °C (360–430 °F), depending on the fabric. Ironing...

with blended properties. Cotton-polyester blends can be strong, wrinkle- and tear-resistant, and reduce shrinking. Synthetic fibers using polyester have...

blended also with linen producing fabrics with the benefits of both materials. Linen-cotton blends are wrinkle resistant and retain heat more effectively...

a thick, polyester yarn used to make a fabric of the same name. The resulting cloth is heavy, wrinkle-resistant and retains its shape well. Britain's defunct...

include decorative laminates, textiles, paper, foundry sand molds, wrinkle-resistant fabrics, cotton blends, rayon, corduroy, etc. It is also used as wood...

For example, wash and wear finish for a cotton fabric is necessary to make it crease-free or wrinkle-free. In a similar way, mercerising, singeing, flame...

Fabric treatments are processes that make fabric softer, or water resistant, or enhance dye penetration after they are woven. Fabric treatments get applied...

charge. Triacetate fibres have a crenate cross section. Shrink resistant Wrinkle resistant Easily washable Often washable at high temperatures Maintains...

higher counts, including high-count twills, the fabric is more durable, and is air- and water-resistant. Twills can be divided into even-sided, warp-faced...

moisture. Industry claims of higher resistance to wrinkling are as yet unsupported. Lyocell fabric may be machine washed or dry cleaned. It drapes well...

years. Ōshima-tsumugi is known for being supple, lightweight, and wrinkle-resistant. Ōshima-tsumugi kimonos are also traditionally dyed using mud and...

Modacrylics are resistant to acids, weak alkalis, and organic solvents. These fibers are also resistant to moths, mildew and sunlight. Modacrylic fabrics can be...

lace or trim, are sewn onto a foundation fabric to create designs. aramid Aramid fiber is a fire-resistant and strong synthetic fiber. argyle An argyle...

small appliance that, when heated, is used to press clothes to remove wrinkles and unwanted creases. Domestic irons generally range in operating temperature...

of the unlined season in June, fabrics such as kawari-chirimen (a type of silk crêpe noted as a more "wrinkle-resistant" form of hitokoshi-chirimen) and...

of sterilizing fabrics for hygiene purposes. Many kinds of clothing are designed to be ironed before they are worn to remove wrinkles. Most modern formal...

shrunk and thus retained their shape, making them more resistant to wrinkles. Steam-shrunk fabrics can shrink again with wear, causing them to lose their...

Benerito, American chemist, patented many fabrics for the textile industry including wrinkle-resistant fabric, in New Orleans (d. 2013); Mary Wilson, English...

Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, shelters, as a support for oil painting and for other...

being wind proof .: 2, 16, 18  Coated fabrics may be considered as a subtype of laminated fabrics.: 1  Nonwoven fabrics (e.g. fiberglass) are also often laminated...

Crease and wrinkle resistance are textiles that have been treated to resist external stress and hold their shape. Clothing made from this fabric does not...

household in products as diverse as non-stick cookware, stain resistant furniture and carpets, wrinkle free and water repellent clothing, cosmetics, lubricants...

acetate is blended with silk, cotton, wool, nylon, etc. to give fabrics excellent wrinkle recovery, good heft, handle, draping quality, quick drying, proper...