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What is "Wax coated" - Definition & Explanation
Wax coated
Refers to fabric that has been coated with wax or paraffin to alter the hand or appearance or to make the fabric water repellent.

Some other terms

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A lightweight, plain weave, fabric, made from cotton, rayon, or acetate, and characterized by a puckered striped effect, usually in the warp direction. The crinkled effect is created through the...
A chemical process for eliminating vegetable matter from animal fibres such as wool by degrading it to an easily friable (readily crumbled) condition. The process usually involves treatment with an...
Off-pressing is a crucial process in textile manufacturing that involves removing excess moisture and improving the appearance of fabric after it has been dyed or printed. It is an essential step in...
Wickability is a term used in the textile industry to describe the ability of a fabric to quickly and efficiently transport moisture away from the skin. This is achieved through capillary action,...
Chlorine-free bleaching is the use of hydrogen peroxide to whiten fabrics. Hydrogen peroxide naturally degrades into oxygen and water, leaving no harmful chemical residue on the cloth or in the...

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