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sizing finish

[ˈsaɪzɪŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: sizing finishes
acabamento com cola de apresto
1. A finishing process applied to textiles or paper in which a sizing agent is applied to improve stiffness, water resistance, or surface properties
The fabric underwent a sizing finish to enhance its durability and appearance.
O tecido passou por um acabamento com cola de apresto para melhorar sua durabilidade e aparência.
2. In textile manufacturing, the final coating or treatment applied to yarns or fabrics using sizing compounds
The sizing finish gave the cotton fabric a crisp feel and better water repellency.
O acabamento com cola de apresto deu ao tecido de algodão uma textura firme e melhor repelência à água.
Synonyms
sizing treatmentsize finishstarch finishdressing finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento com apresto
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese textile industry
São Paulo
acabamento com cola de apresto
technical terminology used in São Paulo textile centers
Portugal
acabamento com cola de dimensionamento
Portuguese European terminology for sizing process
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