weighting

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Weighting, in textile processing, is a finishing technique applied to silk to enhance its body and weight. This is achieved by applying metallic salts to the fabric. While this process is not permanent, it can be repeated. Weighting is one of several methods used to improve the tactile qualities of fabrics, alongside others like fulling and softening agents. The general definition of weight refers to the amount something weighs or a unit of mass.12

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…is sometimes—in a process called weighting—treated with a finishing substance, such as metallic salts, to increase weight, add density, and improve draping quality.
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Weighting
Weighting, in the processing of silk, involves the application of metallic salts to add body and weight. The process is not permanent but can be repeated.
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Weighting, in the processing of silk, involves the application of metallic salts to add body and weight. The process is not permanent but can be repeated.
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