fabric softening
Laundry becomes plush
Fabric softening is the process of making textiles softer and more pliable, typically during laundry.
This is usually achieved with chemical additives that coat fibers, reducing static cling and stiffness: The fabric softening cycle adds a pleasant scent to the wash.
The term appears on product labels and appliance settings.
- static clingCharge-caused fabric attraction
- dryer sheetsScented laundry anti-static cloths
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- calendaringArranging events chronologically
surfactants · steaming · rinsing · gentle cycle · drying · downy · folding · snuggle · fresh linen · spring breeze · rinse cycle · bounce · fluffiness · softness · brushing · laundry basket · laundry day · stretching
fabric softeningstarching
Applying stiffener to fabric
sizing · laundry starch · spray starch · bleaching · washing
fabric softeningbleaching
Chemical color removal
washing · stain removal · disinfecting · sanitizing · deep cleaning
fabric softeningstiffening
Becoming less pliable
starching · crisping · sizing · roughening · hardening