mercerization
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thumb|right|Mercerized cotton yarn reels thumb|right|Spool of a two-ply mercerized cotton thread with a polyester core.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- finishing
- Named after
- John Mercer
- Image
- Bobinas de hilo de algodón mercerizado - Cotton thread reels.jpg
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thumb|right|Mercerized cotton yarn reels thumb|right|Spool of a two-ply mercerized cotton thread with a polyester core.
Mercerisation is a textile finishing treatment for cellulose fabric and yarn, mainly cotton and flax, which improves dye uptake and tear strength, reduces fabric shrinkage, and imparts a silk-like luster.
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