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stiffening finish

[/ˈstɪfənɪŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: stiffening finishes
acabamento enrijecedor
1. A textile finishing process that adds stiffness or rigidity to fabric through the application of chemical agents, resins, or sizing materials
The stiffening finish was applied to the cotton shirt to maintain its crisp appearance.
O acabamento enrijecedor foi aplicado à camisa de algodão para manter sua aparência bem passada.
2. The final chemical treatment in fabric production that increases body and reduces draping characteristics
A stiffening finish is commonly used in the production of formal wear and structured garments.
Um acabamento enrijecedor é comumente usado na produção de roupas formais e peças estruturadas.
Synonyms
sizing finishbody finishstarch finishcrispening finish
Antonyms
softening finishsoftenerfabric conditioner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento enrijecedor
Standard terminology in Brazilian textile industry
São Paulo
acabamento de enrijecimento
Alternative formulation used in industrial contexts
Portugal
acabamento de endurecimento
Portuguese variant with slightly different emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something a stiff finish
apply stiffening treatment
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