Fabric Finishes

Dyeing Before Spinning

Stock Dyeing

Fibres can be spun together to create a mottled or tweed yarn

Solution Dyeing

Colour added to manufactured fibre solution

Dyeing After SpinningYarn Dyeing

Different colours can be woven together for a plaid,

Or a checked fabric

Piece Dyeing

Fabric dyed before garment is sewn

Garment Dyeing

PrintingScreen Printing

Roller Printing

Rotary Screen Printing

Heat Transfer Printing

Cir

Moire

offset Calendering

Texture Finishes

Cire

Calendering

Embossing

Texture Finishes

Flannel

Napping

Velvet

Glazing adds shine

Chintz is glazed cotton

Texture Finishes

Stone Washing

Acid Washing

Mercerization

Added to most cotton to add body, luster, easier to dye

Sizing adds stiffness

Performance Finishes

Antibacterial

Antistatic

Crease-resistant

Durable press

Flame-resistant

Specialty FinishesNonstick, Speed enhancement, Sun protection, Allergy protection

Mothproof

Shrinkage control

Soil release

Water repellent

Waterproof