To date, the range of fabrics offered is amazing. But the most popular and practical is still cotton fabric. It is quite durable, has good hygienic properties, is wear-resistant and easy to operate. That is why clothes from this fabric are preferred by millions of people around the world.
The range of cotton fabrics is quite wide. They differ from each other in terms of fiber composition and the way weave is woven, but all are made on the basis of natural cotton. Let's get to know some of them better.
The most inexpensive and common thin cotton fabric is chintz. It is produced by the method of plain weaving from carded yarn. This fabric is used for sewing light children's and women's dresses, as well as nightgowns. And the chintz processed in a special way is also used for sewing bed linen. During processing, the effect of a crushed surface is achieved and the fabric does not need to be ironed after washing.
Another popular cotton fabric is satin. It is formed by a
satin weave, with a weft and combed yarn covered with weft. This fabric is used to make baby clothes, men's shirts, elegant women's dresses, as well as men's underwear. Clothing from it looks very beautiful, thanks to the smooth and shiny face.
Coarse calico is formed by plain weaving, but the thickness of the cardan yarn is thicker than for chintz. This fabric has good strength. It is used in the manufacture of men's underwear, bedding and workwear. Things made from calico will serve you for a very long time.
Velveteen is a dense striped cotton fabric that is formed by pile weaving. It is used for the manufacture of suits, men's shirts, women's and light outerwear. It can also be used to make shoes. If the width between the strips is more than 5 mm, then the fabric is called velveteen cord, and if less, then the velveteen hem.
Taffeta - is produced from combed yarn and is a fairly durable material. It is used when sewing women's dresses and men's shirts. It can be bleached, printed or one-colored.
Cotton fabric, which is used for sewing jeans, is very popular today. It has high strength and was originally used for sewing work clothes, but thanks to the fashion trend today it is used not only for the manufacture of various clothes. Now denim is used even in the manufacture of shoes, bags, hats and accessories.
Also very popular is a very thin cotton fabric - guipure. The interlacing of the threads of this fabric imitate lace. It is used for sewing women's blouses, dresses and linen, and is also widely used for decorative decoration.
In general, cotton fabric is represented on the market by a fairly wide range. And the various properties and characteristics of the fabrics of this group will help to choose high-quality natural material and make any outfit magnificent.