lustering

[ luhs-ter-ing ]

noun

1. the treatment of fabrics by chemical or mechanical means in order to increase their property to reflect light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lustering¹

First recorded in 1870–75; luster ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

And when they joined the gay company gathered in the great house, doubtless the ladies, old and young, wore costumes made of brocade, taffety or lustering, the materials of the time, and worn over enormous hoops, with cloaks made of colours to harmonise with the gowns beneath them—while the men were indeed a great sight in their square cut coats, long waistcoats, powdered hair, breeches and buckled shoes!

From Project Gutenberg

After the silk is woven, it is polished on lustering machines, singed to destroy all bits of free fibers or lint, freed of all threads that may project, and scoured if it is of a light color; then sold.

From Project Gutenberg

The fabric now requires consolidating and lustering, or “smarting up” in appearance—practically pressing—before it is forwarded to the warehouse.

From Project Gutenberg