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Glossary

What is Anti-shrink finish (sanforizing)?

A finish that mechanically pre-shrinks woven fabric so shrinkage in later washing stays within a controlled range.

This term in other languages

Arabicتجهيز مانع للانكماش (سانفورة)
FrenchApprêt anti-retrait (sanforisage)
TurkishÇekmezlik apresi (sanfor)

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Common fabric finishes and what each one does

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