Why is this kind of fabric such as coarse fabric a very popular material? Since ancient times, it has earned great recognition due to its strength. Today, coarse fabric is also a great option for tailoring stylish and fashionable clothes. And since the intensive development of industry and the deterioration of the environment contribute to the increasing desire of mankind for nature, people prefer to use natural materials. Most often it is linen fabrics that are found. Let's consider this question in more detail.
Coarse linen fabric. History
People began to cultivate flax back in the Neolithic era. That is, before our era. Coarse linen fabric was discovered during excavations of an ancient settlement in Switzerland. In museums, such samples are preserved to this day. Later, pieces of such materials were also found on the remains of Egyptian pharaohs.
From wall paintings, frescoes and images on Greek vases, one can judge the receipt of flax fiber. From them you can understand how the plant was processed in those days. Flax was pulled, laid, dried, battered, combed and spun by hand.
Over time, the material began to be widely used in Persia, Rome, Mesopotamia, India, Assyria and in Russia. They treated flax with awe and respect, especially for its cleansing and healing properties.
Production
So, the main stages of this time-consuming process. Coarse linen fabric begins to be produced by harvesting the plant with the help of a combine and obtaining straw. She is soaked with dew, spreading the stems in the fields for a couple of weeks.
The initial processing follows. It consists in drying, crushing and beating. After that - spinning production. Flax is combed out, ribbons are formed from it, from which the roving is obtained (the tape is thin and twisted).
The next stage is weaving. The fabric is made on the machine with two thread systems. Further, the material is bleached and stained.
Production waste is used as fuel. Of these, plates for wall partitions are made. They are also used for the production of flooring and for parquet, and for furniture.
The properties
Coarse linen fabric has a lot of special advantages. Firstly, it has absolute environmental friendliness. Secondly, high thermal conductivity. Thirdly, durability and wear resistance. In addition, this material is airtight, practically non-electrifying. Flax has very valuable hygienic properties. For example, it perfectly removes moisture and heat. In hot weather, in such clothes a person feels much cooler than in other types of fabric (especially synthetic).
By the way, scientists have long been proven that a sock of flaxseed materials can prevent some diseases due to its bacteriological properties. Neither bacteria nor fungus can get along on this tissue. Also flax is able to kill various infections. Wounds under such dressings heal much faster. The fact is that flax contains silica, which inhibits the development of various bacteria. Today it is the only material used in suturing surgery.
Care
Regarding the issue of operation, coarse cloth is quite picky. Unpainted and white linen can be washed at ninety degrees. After that, the material can even be boiled. Products from colored fabrics can be washed at a temperature of no higher than forty degrees. Although, if vat dyes were used in the manufacture, high temperatures will not do any harm.
In any case, when washing, a gentle mode and a special tool designed specifically for this type of fabric are required. That is, without the addition of chlorine-containing and bleaching preparations. Otherwise, flaxseed fibers come to rapid destruction.
This kind of matter is very easy to imagine. Therefore, it is best to dry it in a straightened form in the open air. In this case, there will be no “wrinkles” on the products. In addition, they will smell fresh. To remove flax so that it does not crumple, you need to very quickly and immediately straighten it.
It is ironed slightly moist or with wet gauze. The steam iron also makes the process easier. The temperature should not exceed two hundred degrees.
Other options and scope
Consider a few more basic types of durable wear-resistant material. And it can be optionally flax. Tarpaulin is a very coarse fabric, impregnated with antiseptic and waterproof composition. It is used for the manufacture of covers and workwear.
Coarse calico is also a rather coarse strong paper fabric. It is used mainly for the manufacture of bed linen.
White dense cloth - gab, has water repellent properties. It is used to make outerwear.
The fabric is tightly woven, with a special interweaving of wool or artificial fiber with cotton - gabardine. Due to its strength, the material is ideal for the manufacture of men's and women's coats and suits.
The coarse cotton fabric of thick twill yarn is nanka. It got its name thanks to the Chinese city of Nanjing, from where it was introduced back in the century before last. It was used for sewing clothes, and for technical purposes.
Stylish and durable
There is, of course, another dense coarse cloth. For example, a flat (from hemp produced in peasant farms), twill (with the diagonal arrangement of strips on the front side), tweed (intended for suits and coats), canvas (plain weave, for shirts or ports). In any case, no matter what option you choose, this fabric is characterized by high strength, durability and reliability.
When used in various elements of the wardrobe, it looks very fashionable and stylish. In a word - a lot of advantages!