Embossing

Embossing

A calendering process for producing raised or projected figures or designs in relief on fabric surfaces. Embossed surfaces are usually produced on fabrics by engraved, heated rollers that give a raised effect. Embossed velvet or plush is made by shearing the pile to different levels or by pressing part of the pile flat.

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Industry/Domain: Textiles
Category: Manufactured fibers
Company: Celanese
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emboss

Printing & publishing; Publishing

To raise designs from a surface, to represent images or ornaments in relief; also called "cameo" and "tool". Embossing depth depends upon paper weight and line-art dimensions. ...

embossing

Textiles; Fabric

A calendering method of pressing designs or patterns onto a fabric using engraved rollers.

embossed

Art history; General art history

In printmaking any process used to create a raised or depressed surface. It is sometimes used to create false plate-marks in lithographs or screenprints.

embossing

Metals; Silver

A form of decoration achieved by pushing silver from beneath creating a raised pattern of domes and curves.

embossing

Printing & publishing; Paper

Impressing an image in relief to achieve a raised surface; either over printing or on a blank paper (called blind embossing).

embossing

Home furnishings; General furniture

Decorative designs molded or carved on the occasional table.

fabric

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A material or cloth made by weaving or knitting threads together which are made from natural fibres as cotton, wool, or silk and from synthetic fibres such as nylon.

dispersant

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A dispersing agent, often of a surface active chemical, that promotes formationof a dispersion or maintains a state of dispersion by preventing settling or aggregation.

damask

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A firm, glossy, Jacquard-patterned fabric that may be made from linen, cotton, rayon, silk, or a combination of these with various manufactured fibers. Similar to brocade, but ...

denim

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A firm 2 x 1 or 3 x 1 twill-weave fabric, often having a whitish tinge, obtained by using white filling yarns with colored warp yarns. Heavier weight denims, usually blue or ...

high-temperature dyeing

Textiles; Manufactured fibers

A dyeing operation in which the aqueous dyebaths are maintained at temperatures greater than 100°C by use of pressurized equipment. Used for many manufactured fibers.