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3.03 fashionTextiles

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TermDefinition
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 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.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 A gentler bleach, often made with hydrogen peroxide, that 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 Lifting and lowering the iron onto 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 that has been pulled out from the surface of a fabric.
Soleplate The flat, hot bottom part of an iron that touches the fabric.
Sorting 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 clothing by placing it in an automatic clothes dryer.
Unscented Product A product with no noticeable scent; it may still contain chemicals that mask or neutralize odors.
Water Softener A substance or device that removes certain minerals from hard water to make the water softer.
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