mercerized

• Qualifie le coton ou d'autres fibres traités par une solution caustique pour augmenter leur résistance, leur brillance et leur aptitude à la teinture.

Describes cotton or other fibers that have been treated with a caustic solution to increase strength, luster, and affinity for dyes.

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.

   mercerisé (fil de coton)

   • The tailor used mercerized cotton for the shirt to give it a subtle sheen.
   • Mercerized thread is preferred for embroidery because of its vibrant colors.
   • The fabric felt smoother and more durable after being mercerized.

• 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.