Article | REF: N2560 V2

Bioactive and biologically active textiles

Author: François BORDES

Publication date: May 10, 2016

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8. Glossary – Definitions

Ennoblissement ; Finishing

The process of ennobling a textile, i.e. imparting properties to it; most often carried out using chemical products (to obtain a fluid feel, a particular color, flame-retardant or antimicrobial properties, for example); but physical means can also be used to ennoble a fabric: by passing a fabric between two rollers under pressure, we can give the fabric a glossy, shiny appearance, for example.

Foulardage ; Padding

A chemical finishing process that deposits a chemical product or even microcapsules on the fiber surface.

Mass processing; Treated with masterbatch

During the spinning of synthetic or artificial fibers, the polymer is combined with a chemical agent to give the fiber properties, such as a colorant, an anti-UV agent or an antimicrobial...

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