Vocabulary (9-23-25) by kylie!

Greige Goods

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:07:08 UTC

Raw fabric before undergoing dying or bleaching

Dyes

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:08:10 UTC

Coloring substances that chemically bind to materials to provide color

Stock Dyeing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:09:25 UTC

Involves coloring loose, unspun fibers like wool or cotton before they are spun into yarn

Solution Dying

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:10:15 UTC

An eco-friendly process that involves adding pigments to the molten polymer before it's extruded into yarn, resulting in fibers colored all the way through

Yarn Dyeing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:11:04 UTC

The process of coloring yarn with dye before it is used to create fabric or knitted items

Piece Dyeing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:12:09 UTC

A textile dyeing process where fabric is dyed in large pieces or rolls after being woven or knitted but before it's cut and sewn into finished garments

Product Dyeing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:12:51 UTC

The process of coloring a finished product, most commonly garments, after it has been cut and sewn into its final form

Synthetic Fiber Dyes

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:13:47 UTC

Artificial chemical colorants designed to impart color to synthetic textiles like polyester and nylon

Acid Dyes

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:14:20 UTC

Anionic (negatively charged), water-soluble dyes that are applied in an acidic environment to bind ionically and through hydrogen bonds with protein fibers like wool, silk, and nylon

Fiber Reactive Dyes

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:15:01 UTC

Chemically bond with textile fibers to create a permanent, bright, and fade-resistant color

Disperse Dye

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:15:42 UTC

A water-insoluble, synthetic dye applied as an aqueous dispersion (or suspension) to synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and acrylic

Colorfast

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:16:40 UTC

Dyed in colors that will not fade or be washed out

Roller Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:18:46 UTC

A continuous, industrial method for applying patterns to fabric using engraved copper rollers that transfer dye onto the fabric as it passes over a central cylinder

Screen Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:19:25 UTC

The technique of creating a picture or pattern by forcing ink or metal on to a surface through a screen of fine material

Rotary Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:20:04 UTC

A high-speed, efficient printing method that uses rotating cylinders or screens for continuous application of ink or dye

Heat Transfer Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:20:55 UTC

A method of transferring a pre-printed design onto a material, such as fabric or ceramics, using heat and pressure

Resist Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:21:21 UTC

A textile technique that creates patterns by applying a "resist" substance, like wax, paste, or tied fabric, to block areas of a fabric from dye

Wood Block Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:21:53 UTC

A relief printing method where a raised design is carved into a wooden block, inked, and then pressed onto paper, fabric, or other materials to create an image or text

Digital Printing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:22:33 UTC

A direct-to-media process that prints digital image files onto substrates like paper, canvas, or fabric without the need for printing plates

Stone/Acid Washing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:22:59 UTC

A process that uses muriatic acid or other acid-based solutions to remove mineral deposits, efflorescence (white, powdery stains), and cement residue from certain types of stone, like sandstone and granite

Napping

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:23:43 UTC

A finishing process that raises a fuzzy, velvety surface on a fabric to make it softer, warmer, and more weather-resistant

Flocking

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:24:12 UTC

A fabric that has a soft, velvet-like texture created by applying millions of short, cut fibers (flock) onto a surface coated with an adhesive

Brushing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:24:43 UTC

A finishing process where mechanical brushes raise the surface fibers of a fabric, creating a soft, fluffy texture and a raised nap

Embossing

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:25:17 UTC

A process that uses heat and pressure to create a raised, three-dimensional pattern or design on a fabric surface, resulting in a raised image that stands out from the surrounding material

Antimicrobial/Antibiotic/Antifungal

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:25:56 UTC

Fabrics that inherently possess or have been treated with compounds that inhibit the growth, spread, or proliferation of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and mold

Antistatic

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:26:35 UTC

Materials, agents, or devices that prevent the buildup of static electricity

Durable Press/Permanent Press

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:27:22 UTC

Chemically treating cellulosic fabrics, like cotton, with a resin finish to make them wrinkle-resistant and maintain their shape, often using blends with synthetic fibers for added durability

Shrinkage Control/Sanforized

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:28:01 UTC

Sanforizing is a mechanical textile finishing process that pre-shrinks fabrics, primarily cotton and linen, to stabilize them and prevent excessive shrinkage after washing or wear

Mercerization

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:28:33 UTC

A chemical process that improves cotton fiber properties by treating it with a concentrated sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) solution, which causes the fibers to swell and become smoother, straighter, and stronger

Stain Release/Stain Resistant

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:29:32 UTC

Stain resistant describes a fabric's ability to repel liquids, preventing them from soaking in and creating stains, while stain release refers to a fabric finish that makes it easier to remove existing stains during washing or cleaning

Water Repellent/Waterproof

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:30:39 UTC

Water-repellent clothing is a less robust form of water protection than waterproof apparel, which is impervious to water and designed to keep the wearer dry in heavy rain

Flame Resistant

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:31:12 UTC

A material's ability to resist ignition, and if it does catch fire, to self-extinguish once the heat source is removed

Mildew Resistance

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:31:47 UTC

Describes materials like fabrics and coatings that are treated or naturally resist the growth of mildew fungi, often by incorporating biocides or using hydrophobic fibers

Moth Resistance

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:32:31 UTC

Clothing that has been treated or manufactured to prevent damage from clothes moths and carpet beetles

Wrinkle Resistant/Cease Resistant

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:33:07 UTC

A fabric is treated or made with fibers that resist creasing, so it will show fewer wrinkles than a standard fabric and is easier to maintain, often requiring little to no ironing after washing and drying

Microfibers

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:33:37 UTC

Capture dust, dirt, and oil with a positive charge and increased surface area

Nanotechnology

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:34:27 UTC

The science and engineering of manipulating matter on an atomic or molecular scale, generally between 1 and 100 nanometers, to create new materials, devices, and systems with unique physical, chemical, and biological properties

Microencapsulation

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:35:29 UTC

A technology that encloses a core material, such as a liquid or solid, within a protective shell or matrix, creating a microcapsule

Green Fabric Finfishes

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:36:12 UTC

Eco-friendly textile processes and chemical treatments that reduce environmental impact and enhance fabric performance

Smart Fabrics

wqfiuu — 2025-09-23 18:36:54 UTC

Fabrics embedded with electronic components and sensors that allow them to sense, react, and adapt to environmental conditions or stimuli, effectively functioning as wearable technology