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What is "Steaming" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 24-Apr-2023 (7 months, 5 days ago)
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Steaming
The process of applying heat and moisture to fabrics. Steaming is used to fix dyes applied in continuous dyeing processes and printing. It is also used to 'fix' fabrics such as wool and silk and can be used to remove creases from many other fabrics.

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