TextileGlossary.com

What is "Sanforizing" - Definition & Explanation

A controlled compressive shrinkage process. The word Sanforized is a registered trade mark and can be used to describe fabrics which meet defined and approved standards of washing shrinkage.

Add a definition

Some more terms:
Half Cloth
A term sometimes used to describe a fabric made of wool and...

Genetically engineered enzymes
Enzymes derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are obtained by altering the genetic material of cells or organisms in order to make them capable of making new substances or...

Bullnose
A rounded edge, corner, or projection, as on a stairstep or paving...

Silk film
Slippery plastic film used to wrap cushion cores to aid insertion in cushion covers. Often used with a vacuum to temporarily shrink the size of the foam...

Lap
A general term used to designate wide sheets of loosely matted cotton, formed on such textile machines as the Breaker Picker, Finisher Picker, Ribbon Lapper, and Sliver....

Companies for Sanforizing:
If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Sanforizing.