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Obj. 3.03 Fash Vocab
Obj. 3.03 Fashion Textiles 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 detergen |
| Dye-Free: | Laundry soap free and without the dyes that are added to laundry detergents for allergies and sensitive skin |
| Enzyme Pre-Soak | : 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) |
| 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. |
| 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: | Any special attention you give a garment before laundering. |
| Snag: | A loop or yarn pulled out of a fabric. |
| Sorting: | Grouping clothes into piles according to how you would wash them. |
| Soleplate: | The bottom of your iron (the flat, hot part). |
| Stains: | A spot or discoloration on a garment. |
| Textile Fiber Products Indentification: | An act that deals with mandatory content disclosure in the labeling, invoicing, and advertising of textile fiber products. |
| 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. |