mercerise

• Verb, das die Behandlung von Baumwollgarn oder -gewebe mit Natronlauge beschreibt, um ihm Festigkeit, Glanz und eine bessere Färbbarkeit zu verleihen.

A verb used to describe the process of treating cotton fabric or yarn with a caustic alkali solution to strengthen it, increase its luster, and improve its affinity for dyes.

1. Treat cotton to improve luster and strengthC2formal

   To treat cotton fabric or thread with a caustic alkali solution under tension to increase its strength, luster, and affinity for dyes.

   Baumwolle behandeln, um Glanz und Festigkeit zu verbessern

   • The factory mercerises the cotton yarn before weaving it into high-quality shirts.
   • Mercerised thread is often used for sewing because it is stronger and shinier.
   • They mercerise the fabric to give it a silky appearance.