TEXTILE FINISHING 1

(INTRODUCTION TO
FINISHING)
Lecture# 01-06

Mujahid Mehdi Abro

Indus University Karachi.

Finishing

INTRODUCTION
A process done to fibers yarns and
fabric causing them to change in
appearance (lustre), texture feeling
(softness) and performance (water
repellent)

INTRODUCTION
FINISHING Final step in the manufacturing of
textile materials.
Process by which the final properties of the
material are developed.
Alter the appearance, aesthetics, & surface
characteristics for improved product performance
Property modification is achieved through various
techniques, both chemical and mechanical.

INTRODUCTION
The finishing process are carried out to improve the
natural properties or attractiveness of the fabric and to
increase its serviceability. The term finishing is broad
sense covers all processes which the fabric
undergoes after leaving the loom or knitted machine
to the stage at which it enters the market. Thus the
term also includes bleaching, dyeing, mercerizing etc.

Objectives
To enhance the suitability of the fabric for end use.
To improve appearance and sale appeal for comfort
and utility.
To make the fabric attractive and acceptable to the
consumer several finishing processes are applied.
Sometimes special finishes are also applied to the
fabric to make it serviceable for particular end use.

Objectives
To give desirable qualities to the fabric like :
Softness
Luster
Drape
Dimensional Stability
Crease Recovery
Soil Repellence

Objectives
More specifically, objects of finishing can be :
To improve the appearance of the fabric.
To improve the feel of the fabric.
To cover faults in the original fabric.
To improve wearing qualities of fabric by making it

shrink or crease resistant

Classification

Classification

Classification

Classification

On the basis of end products

Aesthetic finishes:

On the basis of end products

Functional finishes: