Calendering

By The Real Towel Editorial Team ·

Quick answer

Finishing process passing fabric through heated rollers. Creates smooth surface, lustre. Not typically used for terry towels.

Calendering is a finishing process where fabric passes through heavy heated rollers under pressure, smoothing and compacting the surface.

Effects

Calendering creates: - Smooth, polished surface - Increased lustre/sheen - Compacted fabric - Flattened fibres

Not for Terry Towels

Calendering is rarely used for terry towels because: - Flattens the pile (defeats the purpose) - Reduces absorbency - Removes soft, fluffy texture

Terry towels need lofty pile, not smooth surfaces.

Where It's Used

Calendering suits: - Flat-woven fabrics - Sheets and pillowcases - Some peshtemals (light calendering) - Industrial textiles

Types

  • Simple calendering: Basic smoothing
  • Friction calendering: High polish
  • Embossing calendering: Creates patterns

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