Menu Cashmere fabric is considered one of the softest and most luxurious fabrics in existence. Made from the hair of a special goat, the soft nature of the fabric makes it a perfect suit for sweaters, scarves, and other light cold gear. What is the History of Cashmere Fabrics? Before recorded history, cashmere goats were […]
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Crepe Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Crepe Fabric Looking for crepe fabric? Many people are a fan of silk because of its soft and smooth texture. They mainly use that versatile and popular fabric to design fancy formal and occasional wear. But if you too are a big fan of silk, one thing you must have been annoyed […]
Duck Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Duck Fabric The name was derived from the Dutch word “doek,” which alluded to the linen fabric used by Dutch servicemen in the Navy for their pants and jackets and served as inspiration for the design. Cotton duck, also known as Duck Fabric, is a plain-woven cotton fabric with a woven pattern. […]
Dobby Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Dobby Fabric The term “dobby fabric” refers to a woven fabric made on a specific dobby loom following a method used during the 18th century. Different fibres are used in the dobby fabric, such as silk, cotton, or nylon. Thus, it is possible to make a variety of weights, colors, and sewing […]
Calico Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Calico Fabric Whether it be your day-to-day clothes or your comfy sofa chair, Calico Fabrics play an essential role in our daily lives. While the fabric has its origins in India it has come around to Europe to bring comfort and contentment to all consumers alike. The process of making calico is […]
Adaptive Clothing for Wheelchairs and Prosthetics
Menu Adaptive clothing is the new focus of the fashion industry as more special needs customers with physical disabilities vote with their pocketbooks. It may take a village to raise a child, but the disabled community has brought attention to the clothing options needed for those with limited mobility, Who makes a line of adaptive […]
Challis Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Challis Fabric The word Challis has been derived from “Shalee”, an Anglo-Indian word that means soft. Challis Fabric is also commonly known as Chally or Charlie. This lightweight fabric is a combination of silk and wool. Moreover, nowadays, you will also find this fabric made of single fiber like wool, silk, or […]
Chambray/Cambric Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Chambray/Cambric Fabric Chambray or Cambric is fabric manufactured using two yarns, white filing yarn, and dyed warp yarn. This cotton plain-weave fabric is commonly found in blue color. The looks highly resemble those of denim. However, Chambray has a comparatively lighter weight, while it also has a different weave. Moreover, this fabric’s […]
Charmeuse Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Charmeuse Fabric Charmeuse Fabric is known for its lightweight. This fabric is woven with a weave of satin. The warp threads in the charmeuse cross have four or more four threads of the weft. The floating fabrics make the front of the fabric very smooth and shiny, while the fabric’s backside is […]
Charvet Silk Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy
Menu Introduction to Charvet Silk Fabric Unlike other fabrics such as wool, which were introduced in ancient times, Charvet Silk is a comparatively new fabric. This fabric is woven of acetate or silk in a rib weave on the warp face. It has reversed types of reps, including the double ridge effect. Charvet is not […]