Heat-setting

Heat-setting

The process of conferring dimensional stability and often other desirable properties such as wrinkle resistance and improved heat resistance to manufactured fibers, yarns, and fabrics by means of either moist of dry heat.

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