mercerised
Treated for sheen
Mercerised describes cotton thread or fabric that has been treated with caustic alkali to give it a silky lustre, greater strength, and improved dye absorption.
The process, named after its inventor John Mercer, produces a smoother, more lustrous finish than untreated cotton: mercerised cotton thread, a mercerised polo shirt.
Also spelled mercerized.
Softly bright, reflective
- glossySmooth and shiny
- sheenSoft surface luster
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
silken · shimmering · radiant · bright · sleek · shining · pearlescent · brilliant
Smooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- suppleFlexing without damage
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- satinySmooth and lustrous
flowing · pliable · refined · luxurious · slippery · fluid · elegant · fine
Corrosive alkaline compound
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- tensionStretched or strained state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
stretch · lye · immersion · neutralising
Dye that won't wash out
- shrink-resistantWon't get smaller
- strongHaving great physical power
- durableAble to withstand use
- reactiveTending to respond
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
polished · silken · shimmering · radiant · bright · sleek · shining · pearlescent · brilliant · luminous
silky
Smooth and lustrous
satiny · flowing · pliable · refined · luxurious · slippery · fluid · elegant · fine · delicate
sodium hydroxide
Corrosive alkaline compound
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- tensionStretched or strained state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
cellulose · stretch · lye · immersion · neutralising
colourfast
Dye that won't wash out
- shrink-resistantWon't get smaller
- strongHaving great physical power
- durableAble to withstand use
reactive · enhanced · improved · long-lasting · wear-resistant
mercerisedraw
In original state
untreated · unprocessed · natural · greige · unfinished