Mercerizing
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<processes and techniques by material> > textile processes and techniques > <textile finishing processes and techniques>
Descripción
Treatment of cotton yarn or fabric by immersion in a caustic solution of sodium hydroxide or other chemical base. Fibers so treated swell permanently, and the cotton is made stronger and more lustrous. Named after Alexander Mercer (1791-1866), who perfected the process.
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Otros términos
- mercerized [en]
- mercerization [en]
- mercerisation [en]