soaping

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Soaping, fulling or “felting” and the ordinary finishing operations—including dyeing and printing if desirable—now follow, so that ultimately a strong firm fabric is turned out.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

Among the many clubs of the time Boswell instituted a jovial society called the Soaping Club which met weekly in a tavern.

From James Boswell Famous Scots Series by Leask, W. Keith (William Keith)

In such a case take lather, made as directed in article Head, Soaping, and spread it gently all over the stomach and heart.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

Soaping and washing machine, 205. ------- of goods, 204.

From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin

With regard to the fastness of the shades produced the following may be considered:— Fast to Soaping.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin