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3.03 F&T Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alteration | A change made to a garment so it fits a person properly. |
| Bleach | A laundry product used to help remove stains and whiten or brighten fabrics. |
| Bleeding Colors | When dye from one fabric comes out and transfers to another fabric during washing. |
| Care Label | A label on a garment that gives the manufacturer's instructions for washing, drying, ironing, and cleaning. |
| Chlorine Bleach | A strong bleach containing sodium hypochlorite that can whiten, disinfect, and remove stains. |
| 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 Detergen | A detergent designed for lightly soiled clothing and delicate fabrics. |
| Line Drying | Hanging washed clothing on a clothesline or rack to 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 | 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. |