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Show Know-How on Fabrics A number of chemical processes proc-esses are now used on fabrics which give certain types of finishes. fin-ishes. It is essential to know them because care of the garment gar-ment differs with its finish. A resin process makes certain fabrics cottons and rayons crease-resistant, but not crease-proof. crease-proof. This is helpful in making skirts and dresses and suits. Some fabrics contain permanent perma-nent stiffening and as such will require no starching. Look for washing directions on this type to come with the material. Some stiffening will last only through a few washings, but others will last the life of the garment. There are some stain-prnof fabrics which resist certain stains and dirt. When you buy the material, ask which has a wax finish and which a chemical finish as this information will be important when you wash the garment. |