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3.03 FT vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alteration | A change made in a garment so that it will fit properly. |
| Bleach | A product used with detergents to remove stains, whiten, and brighten 100% cotton fabrics. |
| Bleeding Colors | A color that releases some of its dye onto other fabrics (causes fading of garments). |
| Care Label | A label attached to a garment or fabric giving the manufacturer's instructions for its care and cleaning. |
| Chlorine Bleach | Any chlorine-containing bleach that has sodium hypochlorite as the active agent, used as either a whitening and disinfecting agent in laundry or an all-purpose disinfectant with broad applications. |
| Clothing Steamer | A garment care device that uses hot water vapor to relax fabric fibers and release wrinkles without pressing against a flat surface or an ironing board. |
| Colorfast | Having colors that will not bleed or fade. |
| Country of Origin | Means the country of manufacture, production, or growth of any article of foreign origin entering the United States. |
| Detergents | Products whose job is to remove dirt from fabrics. |
| Dry Clean | To clean using chemicals rather than with water and detergent. |
| Dye Free | Laundry soap free and without the dyes that are added to laundry detergents for allergies and sensitive skin. Dyes are added to make detergent look more commercially appealing, |
| Enzyme Presoak | A pre-washing stain removal treatment used to break down protein stains like grass, blood, and baby formula so they can be more efficiently removed during the regular wash cycle. |
| Fabric Softener | Can be liquid and used in the washing machine or dry sheets used in the dryer. Fabric softeners reduce static, make fabrics softer, and reduce wrinkling. |
| Fiber Content | The makeup of the yarn content of any given fabric (such as 60% cotton and 40% rayon). By regulation of the Federal Trade Commission, this information must be provided in all price lists. |
| Flat Drying | Drying a washed garment by first rolling the garment in a towel and pressing the water out, then laying the garment out flat on a clean, dry surface. |
| Fragrance Free | Products that do not contain synthetic or natural fragrance materials. |
| High Efficiency Detergent | HE detergent, which is low-sudsing and quick-dispersing, is specially designed to work in front-load machines and top-load machines that can run low-water wash cycles. |
| Ironing | Moving the iron back and forth over the fabric. |
| Light Duty Detergent | Detergents designed for lightly soiled items and delicate fabrics. |
| Line Drying | Hanging up washed clothes (usually on a clothesline) to dry. |
| Mend | Repair. |
| Mildew | A fungus that grows on damp fabrics, causing stains. |
| Non-Chlorine Bleach | A less potent alternative to chlorine bleach, or common household bleach. Non-chlorine bleach generally uses hydrogen peroxide as an active ingredient, |
| Permanent Care Rule | Rules enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which require manufacturers and importers to attach care instructions to garments. |
| Prewash Stain Remover | Products that help remove oily stains and heavy soil from fabrics. A laundry product specially formulated to help remove stains before washing. |
| Pressing | The process of lifting and lowering the iron onto areas of the fabric. |
| Pretreatment | special attention or treatment given to a garment before it is laundered. |
| Snag | A loop or yarn that has been pulled out from the surface of a fabric. |
| Sorting | The flat, hot bottom part of an iron that touches the fabric. |
| Soleplate | Grouping clothes into piles based on how they should be washed or dried. |
| Stains | Spots or discolorations on clothing or fabric. |
| Textile Fiber Products Identification Act | A U.S. law requiring information about the fiber content of textile products on labels and in advertising. |
| Tumble Drying | Drying clothes in an automatic dryer. |
| Unscented Product | Products that do not have a noticeable scent, yet they may contain fragrance chemicals that mask or neutralize the odors of other ingredients. |
| Water Softener | A device or substance that softens hard water by removing certain minerals. |