Question

Many fabrics have special finishes that make them suitable for home furnishings. Such finishes add to the usefulness of home furnishings and to their ease of care.

In this context, answer the following question:

List the characteristics of the finish applied on the fabric for Soil Release.

Answer 1

1. Increases wettability of the fabric so water/detergent can penetrate more easily.
2. Facilitates detergent action during washing to release and remove soil.
3. Commonly applied together with durable (permanent)‑press finishes.
4. Does not prevent stains (it helps remove soil in laundering but is not a stain‑proofing treatment).