Calendering

How it is used

Used in finishing specifications; roller pressure and temperature influence the resulting surface.

Example sentences

1. Calendering made the cotton surface smoother before the final inspection.

   The rollers mechanically alter the surface of the cloth.

2. The buyer rejected the extra shine produced by heavy calendering.

   A finishing effect can exceed the appearance requested for the garment.

Common collocations

• calendering rollers
• fabric calendering

Related terms

• finishingTreatments given to fabric after weaving, knitting or dyeing to improve its look, feel or performance, such as softening, brushing or anti-shrink processes.
• quality controlChecking materials and products at different stages of production to find defects and make sure they meet the agreed standards.

More terms: Textile Production

• yarn
• weave
• knitting
• dyeing
• shrinkage
• colourfastness
• pilling
• singeing
• desizing
• mercerisation
• heat setting
• fulling