mercerised

• Qualifie un fil ou un tissu de coton traité par une solution alcaline caustique (mercerisation) afin d'augmenter son brillant, sa résistance et son affinité pour les teintures.

Describes a type of cotton thread or fabric that has been treated with a caustic alkali solution to increase its luster and strength.

1. Treated cotton threadC1formal

   Describes cotton thread that has undergone a chemical treatment with sodium hydroxide to make it stronger, more lustrous, and better able to absorb dye.

   Fil de coton mercerisé

   • She used mercerised cotton for her embroidery project.
   • Mercerised thread has a beautiful, silky sheen.
   • The fabric was made from mercerised yarn, giving it a high-quality finish.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le traitement de tissus ou de fils de coton avec une solution alcaline caustique afin d'augmenter leur résistance, leur brillance et leur aptitude à la teinture.

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.

   merceriser

   • 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.