
1) Mercerised 2) Process 3) Treat
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1) Mercerised
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This is a finishing process for cotton yarn or fabric that increases shine, strength and luster. This produces an increased ability for the fabric to absorb dye colors.
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A finishing treatment on fabric that burns the 'fuzziness' off the cotton to achieve a more lustrous and smooth appearance.
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[
adj] - of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye
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mercerised adjective of cotton thread that has been treated with sodium hydroxide to shrink it and increase its luster and affinity for dye; `mercerized cotton`
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