Challis 

FABRIC FACTS

Challis is one of the softest fabrics made. Its name is derived from the Anglo-

Indian word shalee which means soft. It is a lightweight fabric and, quite often,

printed with a delicate floral pattern. It can also be found in solid colors or with

bold prints. Challis may be made from spun rayon, wool, acrylics, blends and

combinations of any yarns. Challis is used for dresses, blouses, kimonos, robes,

shawls, scarves, spreads and comforters.

Chiffon

FABRIC FACTS

Chiffon garments usually denote high style and fashion and are not worn in

everyday clothing. Chiffon is a plain woven fabric which has a fine sheen effect

created by widely spaced yarns. Chiffon may be woven from any filament fiber,

contrary to a mistaken belief that chiffon is woven from silk only. Chiffon is a

sheer, lightweight fabric which is frequently found in free flowing dress styles.

Chiffon is often sized to add body, luster, drape and hand. Silk chiffon has a softer

hand and feel than acetate, polyester or nylon chiffon. A crepe finish chiffon is

made of tightly twisted yarns giving the fabric a slightly rougher texture compared

to those made of yarns with a loose twist Chiffon is used in high styled dresses,

gowns, blouses and handkerchiefs. Chiffon dresses may be purchased at popular

priced stores as well as at the most expensive designer and retail stores.

Suede and Leather Facts

Facts About Redeposition

When insoluble soil particles are released from fabric's while being cleaned, the soil particles are suspended in the solvent and picked up on the filter. However, before passing through the filter, loose soil particles may be attracted to a fabric in the wheel which results in an overall gray or dull appearance. Sometimes the redeposition will be limited in area to a streak or blotch. Not every garment in a load may be affected. Often, only one garment is affected. Resin finishes, which give fabrics easy care features, attract loose soil particles. Polyesters, nylons, acrylics as well as soft woolens when rubbed during dry cleaning become electrically charged and attract loose soil particles. Once attracted to the resin finish or electrically charged fibers, these particles cannot be easily released.

Chloride Salt Damage

Chemical Facts

Coated Furniture Fabric 

FABRIC FACTS

prevents the smooth yarns from slipping and unraveling. (2) The coating gives the

fabric additional body and stiffness. The coating is usually rubber or latex. The

cleaner usually only receives the pillow covers as they are the only removable part.

The fact that the cover has a zipper does not mean that the manufacturer intends

that it should be removed. The zipper is for the use of the manufacturer in

obtaining a tight fit. Coated covers can be made of any fiber. Those fabrics woven

with olefin or polypropylene yarns may be sold under the trade names of Herculon,

Durel, Marvess and Vectra.