| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cired fabrics | deep, glossy, patent-leather-like surface due to application of wax and use of friction calendar |
| glazed or polished fabrics | highly lustrous surfaces due to application of starch, glue, paraffin, or shellac and use of friction calendar |
| schreinerized fabrics | luster enhanced by processing in a schreiner calendar (one roller engraved with many diagonal lines) |
| beetled fabrics | linen and cotton fabrics that are lustrous, flat-surfaced, closed, and firm from being pounded with wooden hammers |
| sanded, sueded, and emerized fabrics | chomois-like appearance and hand or suede-like texture due to raised surface fibers from abrasion |
| pleated fabrics | many folds created during passage through pleating machinery (heat set) |
| sheared fabrics | pile and napped fabrics whose surfaces have been made even by cutting surface fibers |
| embossed fabrics | raised design or motifs, crinkles; plain-woven or satin |
| moire fabrics | wavy or watered effect created by a calendar; rib fabrics |
| mercerized | fabrics that dye brighter or darker, more lustrous, stronger, and more absorbent, somewhat stiffer, due to sodium hydroxide |
| liquid-ammonia-finished fabrics | dye more deeply, more lustrous, more absorbent, and softer due to liquid ammonia |
| prewashed garments | denim garments; softer, reduced relaxation shrinkage, look slightly worn |
| stonewashed garments | distressed appearance (fuzzy texture, puckered seams, slight wrinkling) due to washing with stones |
| optically brightened fabrics | brighter or whiter when placed under uv light due to optical whiteners on fabric surface |
| softened fabrics | slicker, smoother, softer feel due to softening compounds |
| stiffened or sized fabrics | stiffer and crisper due to stiffening compounds |
| fulled fabrics | woolen and worsted fabrics; denser, more compact, softer, and bulkier due to moisture, heat, friction, chemicals, and pressure that cause matting and shrinkage |
| weighted fabrics | silk fabrics; heavier and drape better due to metallic salts |
| silk-like finished fabrics | decreased diameter of fibers due to sodium hydroxide; usually polyester |
| parchmentized fabrics | translucence and crispness (like parchment paper), due to sulfuric acid and then calendarized |
| antiodor/odor-controlled/antimicrobial | reduced rate of odor buildup due to antimicrobials |
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