Fiber finish satin

Fiber finish, satin Type of finish having a satin or velvety appearance that is midway glossy (or bright) and mat. It behaves as a diffuse reflector that is lustrous but not mirror-like. 

However applied, these products can be used to stabilize weave and to impart special finish effects to fabrics made of cotton, wool, synthetic fibers and filaments, and to mixtures. Treatment gives outstanding finishes on nylon and Dacron marquisettes, rayon linings, satins, taffetas, ribbons, rayon and wool blends, fiberglass fabrics and viscose rayon suitings. Application requires no special equipment and no curing. 

Panne Satin n A satin fabric with an unusually high luster because of the application of very heavy roll pressure in finishing. Panne satin is made of silk or one of the manufactured fibers. 

No. 6 finish. These finishes are produced using rotating cloth mops (tampico fiber, mushn, or linen) that are loaded with abrasive paste. The finish depends on how fine an abrasive is used and the uniformity and finish of the original surface. The finish has a nondirectional texture of varying reflectivity. Satin blend is an example of such a finish. 

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