Micro sandblasting is a process that modifies the texture of individual fibers in fabric, creating a smoother surface without severing or tearing fibers. It is effective with synthetic fibers and can emulate the texture of more expensive blends, making it a cost-effective option for a range of applications.
As a method that helps temper the roughness of the fabric and create a silkier feel to the surface of the fabric, nothing beats the micro sandblasting process. Here is some information on micro-blasting fabric and how this process can help make even the roughest fabric blends a little smoother to the touch.
As with many different types of treatments used on fabrics, micro-sandblasting consists of modifying the texture of the individual fibers that make up the material. The technique begins with a roller that has a series of very short pins protruding from the body of the roller. The pins are among the shortest that are used with any type of fabric technique and perhaps also the dullest. The pins are intentionally blunt so they don’t create tiny holes in the texture of the fabric. As the fabric is pulled through the rollers, the dull pins grab the fibers within the fabric and pull them to the surface. The end result of this fabric smoothing process is that even the roughest fabric will retain a smooth top layer that will be softer to the touch.
What distinguishes this type of fabric brushing procedure from other methods that use rollers is that microblasting is never intended to actually sever or tear any of the fibers. Essentially, the process simply lifts portions of the fibers to the surface of the material, creating an effect not unlike grass on a lawn. The fibers retain their strength and their ability to absorb colour. The only thing different is that the presence of the raised fibers alters the feel of the material.
Microblasting can be used with virtually any type of fiber. It is especially effective with synthetic fibers and fiber blends. Petroleum-based fibers, such as olefin and polypropylene, respond particularly well to a microblasting process. Because man-made fibers tend to be a little rougher to the touch and are also less brittle than some natural fibers, the micro-blasting technique can help synthetics look much more like raw cotton or even some forms of silk.
Micro sandblasting fabric is a great way to use less expensive materials and emulate the smooth texture of more expensive blends. As a result, fabric that has been micro-blasted can be used for a range of applications, from rugs to curtains to cushion covers. Used to make durable yet raw fabrics more appealing to the general public, microsandblasting helps produce a range of affordable goods, which can be great for anyone tasked with starting a family on a modest budget.
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