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Mangling is a textile finishing process that involves pressing a garment or fabric section between two heated cylindrical surfaces. This process is a type of molding, which changes the surface characteristics or topography of a garment or shoe by applying heat, moisture, or pressure. Mangling is used to improve the acceptability of the fabric, making it more desirable to the consumer. It is one of many finishing processes that enhance appearance, such as calendering or pressing. In laundry, a mangler is a machine used for ironing by passing items between rollers.12345

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