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3.03 Fashion textile
| 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 steam to relax fabric fibers and remove wrinkles without pressing the fabric against a surface. |
| Colorfast | Describes a fabric whose colors do not easily bleed or fade. |
| Country of Origin | The country where a product was manufactured, produced, or grown. |
| Detergents | Laundry products used to remove dirt and soil from fabrics. |
| Dry Clean | To clean clothing using special chemicals instead of water and regular detergent. |
| Dye Free | Describes a laundry product that does not contain added dyes and may be preferred for people with sensitive skin. |
| Enzyme Presoak | A treatment used before washing to help break down protein stains such as grass, blood, and baby formula. |
| Fabric Softener | A product used during washing or drying to make fabrics softer, reduce static, and reduce wrinkles. |
| Fiber Content | The types and percentages of fibers in a fabric, such as 60% cotton and 40% rayon. |
| Flat Drying | Drying a garment by laying it flat on a clean, dry surface instead of hanging it. |
| Fragrance Free | Describes a product that does not contain added fragrance materials. |
| High Efficiency Detergent | A low-sudsing detergent made for washing machines that use less water. |
| Ironing | Moving a hot iron back and forth over fabric to remove wrinkles. |
| Light Duty Detergent | A detergent designed for lightly soiled clothing and delicate fabrics. |
| Line Drying | Hanging washed clothing on a clothesline or rack to dry. |
| Mend | To repair a damaged, torn, or worn garment. |
| Mildew | A type of fungus that can grow on damp fabrics and cause stains or odors. |
| Non-Chlorine Bleach | can remove stains and is generally safer for colored fabrics than chlorine bleach. |
| Permanent Care Rule | Federal rules requiring manufacturers and importers to provide care instructions on garments and textile products |
| Prewash Stain Remover | A product applied to stains before washing to help remove oily stains and heavy soil. |
| Pressing | specific areas of fabric to remove wrinkles or shape the fabric. |
| Pretreatment | Special attention or treatment given to a garment before it is laundered. |
| Snag: | A loop or yarn pulled out of a fabric. |
| Sorting: | Grouping clothes into piles according to how you will launder them. |
| Soleplate: | The bottom of your iron (the flat, hot part). |
| Stains: | A spot or discoloration on a garment. |
| 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. |
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