Everyone knows that in children the skin is more tender and sensitive than in an adult. It is for this reason that certain fabrics should be used in the manufacture of clothes for babies. What material is suitable for this?
Fabric for children from natural raw materials
At the moment, there is a wide range of fabrics. For sewing children's clothing, experts recommend using textiles made from natural raw materials. Such materials include:
- cotton;
- wool;
- linen;
- silk;
- mahra;
- bamboo fiber.
Such material is not only pleasant to the body, but also has many properties. Children's fabric does not cause allergies, it is hygroscopic, and most importantly, the clothes made of it allow the skin to breathe.
Cotton-based knitwear
Cotton fabrics for children's clothes are very popular. The most popular are:
- Interlock This fabric for baby clothes is a knitwear that is completely made of cotton. Products made of such material do not stretch, keep their shape, are very warm and soft, do not cause allergies and irritations. Such clothes can be bought for a child with sensitive skin.
- Footer. This fabric is children's made of cotton without additives. From such material warm clothes are sewn. The canvas holds its shape perfectly, allows the skin to breathe, and also has a high level of hygroscopicity. However, this fabric is very demanding in care. Improper washing may result in footwear becoming unattractive.
- Ribana This fabric is a shallow striped elastic material. Knitwear keeps its shape and stretches if necessary. At the same time, the tissue allows the skin to breathe. Thanks to this child, such clothes are always comfortable.
- Kulirka. This is an airy, lightweight and thin cotton jersey. The material is stretched only in width. Pull it in length does not work.
Artificial Fiber Fabrics
Children's fabric can be made of non-natural material. However, only a certain type of textile is suitable for sewing clothes:
Features of artificial fabrics
Fleece is a fabric made from polyester. Such textiles resemble suede. There are many varieties of fleece. The main difference is the thickness of the fabric, the way it is woven, density, and so on. It is worth noting that a wide range of clothes is made from such material. These are sports suits, and outerwear, and thermal underwear, and underwear. Such a fabric allows air to pass through, does not absorb moisture.
As for velsoft, this is a fabric made of polyester fibers. It has a nice to the body and soft pile. The material is lightweight and unpretentious to care for. Padded jackets and overalls are made from such textiles.
Rayon is rayon. Many manufacturers use this material for the manufacture of lining for outerwear, for suits and other products. This fabric has a smooth surface and has a high level of hygroscopicity. Viscose significantly improves the quality of children's outerwear.