What Is The Difference Between Jacketing And Coating Wool Fabric?

What Is The Difference Between Jacketing And Coating Wool Fabric? Most people are unaware of the fact that fabric can be coated or jacked for different purposes.

There are several types of fabric finishes used in the market today, but two of these are more popular than others, namely coating and jacking.

So, what is the difference between coatings and jackings? This article will discuss how each type of finish affects wool fabric.

Coating

Wool Coating Fabric

This is just one method out of many used to process wool fabrics. As stated above there are other methods available such as fulling, singeing etc. Coating is a term used to describe applying liquids or wax-based materials onto fabrics surface. These coatings can range from dyes to tints in order to alter the texture or color of fabrics. The coating material is applied through either spraying or dipping methods. Coating finishing results in adding appearance and protection properties to wool fabric surfaces, which makes it perfect for sealing out moisture and dirt particles. This form of finish is widely used on outdoor garments such as coats, jackets, tents etc.

A coating can provide water repellency to fabrics and make it more comfortable to use. It is also used to make fabrics more durable.

Although coatings can provide water repellency, it does not mean that the fabric 

becomes completely waterproof, just like how rain coats are not waterproof. Only clothing which has been treated with a 100% solution of wax or silicone finishes will achieve the status of being completely waterproof.

Jacketing

Jacketing wool fabric

This is another method of surface coating that can be applied onto wool fabrics. As with coating, the main purpose behind the jacking process is to improve aesthetics and performance properties of garment fabrics surface.

The difference between coatings and jacking is that once coated the fabric will retain its original textile characteristics while if jacked these properties are altered after finishing process (example: there are no additional properties to help protect fabrics from moisture or dirt).

The jacking process involves applying a thin water-resistant film onto fabric surface using the heat fusion method. This process provides greater flexibility when compared with coating, which is one major advantage of this form of finish.

Jacketing finishing results in adding appearance and protection properties to wool fabric surfaces, which makes it perfect for sealing out moisture and dirt particles while also keeping its original appearance. This type of finish is widely used on curtain fabrics, upholstery etc.

One final note before concluding this article: coatings can be applied onto fabrics either under dry conditions (after post treatment process) or wet (applied directly onto fabrics just after scouring). On the other hand, jacking is performed under dry conditions.

As stated above there are several methods of finishing wool fabric, but coating and jacking are the most popular types to date. Both these finishing techniques alter the appearance and properties of fabrics giving them new characteristics (example: water-resistant or flame retardant).

Remember you can always visit our fabric Store in UK or check out our website - www.darbari.co.uk for more info on any of our fabrics!

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