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Starch-based finishes are derived from natural sources and are used to impart stiffness and body to fabrics.

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Applied through padding or exhaust methods.

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PVA finishes create a film on the fabric surface, providing stiffness and improving dimensional stability.

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Applied through padding or coating methods.

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Wax finishes add a coating to the fabric, providing stiffness and a smooth, polished appearance.

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Applied through padding, coating, or spraying methods.

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Affordable & Flexible

Polyurethane finishes form a thin film on the fabric, contributing to stiffness and improved hand feel.

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Affordable & Flexible

Applied through padding or coating methods.

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Gum tragacanth, derived from natural sources, is used as a sizing agent to provide stiffness and body to certain fabrics.

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Applied through padding or coating methods.

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Crosslinking agents are used to create chemical bonds between fibers, enhancing fabric stability and providing stiffness.

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Formaldehyde-based crosslinking agents.

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Acrylic polymer finishes form a film on the fabric, contributing to stiffness and improved abrasion resistance.

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Applied through padding or coating methods.

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Microencapsulated stiffeners release stiffening agents gradually over time, providing a longer-lasting effect.

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Applied during finishing, and the microcapsules break open gradually during wear and washing.

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Combinations of different stiffening agents may be used to achieve a balance between stiffness, flexibility, and other desired characteristics.

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Applied through various finishing processes, depending on the specific stiffening agents used.