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  2. Fabric softener - Wikipedia

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    A similar, more dilute preparation meant to be applied to dry fabric is known as a wrinkle releaser. Fabric softeners reduce the harsh feel of items dried in open air, add fragrance to laundry, and/or impart anti-static properties to textiles. In contrast to laundry detergents, fabric softeners are considered a type of after-treatment laundry ...

  3. Laundry symbol - Wikipedia

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    In 1996, in the United States, ASTM International published a system of pictorial care instructions as D5489 Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products, with revisions in 1998, 2001, 2007, 2014, and 2018. [7] [8] American Cleaning institute developed and published their guide to fabric care symbols. [9]

  4. Blend (textile) - Wikipedia

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    An admixture of silk and cotton from Hindustan called Mashru is one of the earliest forms of "mixed cloth,". [7] In the 12th century A.D., the industry was under the influence of Muslims. While Muslim men were not allowed to wear pure silk due to a religious admonition, a silk-and-cotton blend they made was permitted. It was known as "Mashru."

  5. Spray-on clothing - Wikipedia

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    Covering the same announcement Prita Ganapati, writing for Wired magazine referred to the result as "spray-on fabric". [3] The Guardian referred to both "spray-on bandages" and "spray-on fabric". Scientific American referred to both "spray-on clothing" and "spray-on clothes". [1] Torres described the fabric as similar to felt.

  6. Sanforization - Wikipedia

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    Karate uniforms are often of 10, 12, 14, or 16 ounces per yard (310, 370, 430, or 500 g/m) cotton so shrinkage can be quite severe after washing and drying. Sanforized gis are typically labelled as pre-shrunk. Fencers' protective jackets are usually made of unsanforized cotton canvas.

  7. The best leave-In conditioners for 2024 to help your hair - AOL

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    Active ingredients: Tamarind seed extract, panthenol, vitamin E, hydrolyzed proteins | Formula: Spray | Hair types: All types This Ouai Leave In Conditioner is worn, and loved, regularly by one of ...

  8. Scouring (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Silk is an animal fiber it consists 70–80% fibroin and 20–30% sericin (the gum coating the fibres). It carries impurities like dirt, oils, fats and sericin. The purpose of silk scouring is to remove the coloring matter and the gum that is a sticky substance which envelops the silk yarn. The process is also called ''degumming''.

  9. Charmeuse - Wikipedia

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    A piece of silk charmeuse fabric showing the shiny, satin front and dull, matte back. Charmeuse (/ ʃ ɑːr ˈ m uː z,-ˈ m uː s /; French:; French for 'female charmer') is a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish.