Textile finishing refers to a variety of processes used to improve or change the visual and tactile properties of textiles. The aim of textile finishing is to improve the functionality, durability, appearance or aesthetic value of textiles.
Some examples of textile finishing processes are: printing, embroidery, dyeing, bleaching, sanding, engraving or finishing with chemical or mechanical methods. Textile finishing is used in various areas, for example in the fashion industry, by manufacturers of promotional items, in the catering and hotel industry, in the sports sector and in the manufacture of work and protective clothing.