Effect of finishing on Fabric Properties/ Object of finishing

(1) To improve attractiveness.
If can be done by-

I) Modification of fabric appearance
e.g. calendering or ironing, optical brightening or whitening, delusturing, mercerizing.
II) Alternation of fabric handle e.g. softening, stiffening, weighting etc.
III) Control of fabric dimension
e.g. shrinkage resistant, chemical setting, thermo setting.

(2) To improve serviceability.
It can be done by-

I) Improve performance
e.g. flame proofing, not proofing, Antibacterial
II) Improve performance
e.g water proofing, antistatic finish, coating.
III) Easy care properties.
e.g. soil and oil repellency.
resin finishing etc.

Effect of finishing on Fabric Properties/ Object of finishing