Decatising or decatizing, also known as crabbing, blowing, and decating, is the process of making permanent a textile finish on a cloth, so that it does not shrink during garment making. The word comes from the French décatir, which means to remove the cati or finish of the wool.
Decatising or decatizing refers to the technique of stabilizing a textile finish on fabric to prevent shrinkage during clothing production. This process originates from the French word décatir, which is related to the removal of the cati or finish from wool fibers.