Finishing, also known as ennobling, is the final stage of the long journey that fiber undertakes to become fabric: it is the set of processes aimed at improving the appearance, hand-feel, and properties of the fabric. The process involves two phases that can be customized based on the item requested by our clients: wet finishing, which involves the use of chemical substances, and dry finishing, which is achieved using physical processes such as pressure, friction, and temperature. The strength, softness, stability, and luster of the fabric vary depending on the treatments used.
Finishing is a phase that Menchi handles with extreme care, as it makes its fabrics precious and unique in their kind.
To ensure high quality standards, the company has established a team of experts who follow every single step of this final phase: thanks to the experience and know-how that distinguish the wool mill, our team is able to accurately identify the best treatment to obtain a product with unparalleled charm.
Our excellence is manifested in the ability to apply a wide variety of treatments aimed at improving physical and aesthetic properties, through which fabrics of extraordinary quality can be obtained.
Our strength lies in knowing how to interpret raw materials to give life to the most diverse expressions of fabric.
Menchi fabric carries both modernity and tradition: a magical encounter between classic and innovative finishes that gives life to an exclusive fabric. This is Menchi’s secret: a careful look toward the future without ever forgetting its origins.
The unmistakable beauty of Menchi fabrics is the result of a meticulous study of the most varied finishing techniques, among the most important:
A protagonist within the Menchi wool mill is certainly the ripple-finish fabric, also known as zibeline, created with a highly prestigious technique that gives it a wavy appearance with unmistakable charm.
The piece, previously napped and wetted, is ennobled using a ripple machine, a piece of equipment that uses mechanical or vegetable teasels to give the fabric’s nap a harmonious and uniform direction. This is Menchi’s strong point: its ability to stand out by using vegetable-origin teasels in a textile industry increasingly geared toward the use of metal wires.
The enchanting beauty of Menchi ripple-finish fabrics encapsulates years of experience, dedication, and the desire to create a product that is unique in its kind.