In the 15th century, the king issued a decree according to which weavers should invent dense fabric in order to hide a person, but at the same time so that the concealed could see everything that was happening before him. And this fabric was created in the city of Tulle, from where it got its name. So what is tulle?
Types of Tulle
Tulle is a thin transparent material that has several types, and the most popular are:
Organza - made from natural and synthetic materials. It transmits and scatters sunlight well, while it does not fade and is resistant to chemical detergents, which makes it very practical.
Veil is a tulle made of cotton. To increase the strength of the material in the manufacture of synthetic compounds can be used.
Kisei is a material made of cotton, linen, silk and synthetics. The advantages of Kisei are airiness and lightness.
Muslin is a dense tulle fabric of synthetic manufacture. This property makes the material practical and easy to use.
What is tulle? The photo below will help you better see this fabric.
How to choose a quality tulle?
The classic design of the window opening suggests that such a fabric will completely cover the window, and there will be 2 curtains on the sides. What is a good quality tulle and how to choose it for a classic design?
The colors of the curtains and tulle should be in the same color scheme.
If the curtains will have lambrequins, folds and odds, then you need to choose a canvas with a smooth and soft surface.
When choosing a color, keep in mind that curtains should match the color of the walls. The most durable colors are green and yellow, and orange and blue quickly fade in the sun.
Tulle rolls are 3 meters high, and the length is calculated according to the formula - the length of the cornice, multiplied by 3 if the fabric is dense, and 5 if the material is thin.
How to wash the tulle?
We examined what tulle is, and then we need to learn how to care for it. The fabric can be washed by hand or in a typewriter. But both methods involve similar steps:
Before washing, you need to knock out the dust from the tulle. It is better to do it in the air or on the balcony.
To make the curtains dazzlingly white, they should be soaked before washing. To do this, in a large capacity, water and salt are mixed (100 grams per liter) and the curtains are left in the solution for a couple of hours.
To preserve the attractive appearance and whiteness of the tulle, it is recommended to wash at least 2 times a year.
Tulle is a delicate material and requires careful care. Therefore, when hand washing, to reduce the risk of damage to the material, you do not need to rub it and squeeze it strongly. When rinsing, you can add a small amount of blue.
If washing is done in a typewriter, then the tulle must be put in special bags to avoid damage to the fabric. For washing, use delicate detergents and oxygen bleach. Using chlorine-based products can not only ruin the tulle, but also give it a yellowish tint. Washing should be carried out in the modes of hand or delicate washing, and the water temperature should not exceed 40 0 C.