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Satin Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy

12mm Charmeuse/Silk Crepe Satin

Menu Introduction to Satin Fabric In the world of textiles, satin fabric is a material that is made using one of the three primary weaves, along with plain weave and twill. These satin fabrics weave produce a textile that is smooth, lustrous, and stretchy, and it has a lovely drape.  Satin is a textile that […]

Sateen Fabric: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy

Shantung Sateen fabric Teach You To Sew

Menu Introduction to Sateen Fabric Sateen fabric is a type of woven textile characterized by a smooth and shiny surface. The back of the cloth is more dense and uneven, in contrast to the sleek front, which is completely smooth. Sateen is most frequently utilized for the production of bedding. The weaving of the fabric is […]

Crinkle Satin: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy

Crinkle Satin: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy

Menu Crinkle Satin Introduction to Crinkle Satin Just like cotton, silk, and , Crinkle Satin is also a well-known fabric, and people have mostly heard of it. This soft and fine fabric is a great option for making fancy dresses. It is mostly made of polyester, cotton, or silk with a special weft tightening technique […]

Cretonne: History, Properties, Uses, Care, Where to Buy

Cretonne History, Use, Where to buy

Menu What Is Cretonne? The textile industry is one of the growing industries with great varieties and numerous worldwide options. One such mesmerizing fabric is Cretonne. Cretonne is mostly made of cotton fibers. Majorly found in a plain white color, you will also find the printed version of this fabric. The amazing printed Cretonne will […]

Ripstop Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Organic Cotton Ripstop Army Combat Uniform

Menu Introduction to Ripstop Fabric Ripstop fabric is a popular material in the textile market. It is a woven fabric, typically composed of nylon, that is strengthened through a reinforcing process that makes it more resistant to tears.  For the benefit of those who may not be aware of the term, “Ripstop” refers to a […]

Rayon Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Menu Introduction to Rayon Fabric Rayon fabric is a semi-synthetic fabric frequently made by treating wood pulp. Because of the chemical polyurethane laminate procedure, it’s synthesized even if the source materials are cellulose, a type of plant matter. Garment manufacturers frequently utilize fabrics made of Rayon as a cost-effective alternative to natural fibers because Rayon […]

Pul Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Polyurethane Laminate- LS179- J Multi Dot Beige

Menu Introduction to Pul Fabric PUL fabric refers to practically any fabric or cloth that has been coated with polyurethane laminate. “Polyurethane Laminate,” or PUL, refers to a special material. This watertight material, which goes by “thermal stretch” and “fuzzy rubber,” has many applications. PUL material can be found in a variety of applications. While, […]

Poplin Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Telio Morocco Blues Stretch Poplin

Menu Introduction to Poplin Fabric Poplin fabric is a lightweight and plain-woven fabric. It works wonderfully for business clothes, everyday wear, and even for decorating the interior of your home. The ribbed appearance of the fabric is achieved by using both coarse cross-grain and finer straight-grain threads. If you’re looking for plain weave cloth, you’ll find […]

Plisse Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Robert Kaufman Plisse Collection

Menu Introduction to Plisse Fabric Crinkle crêpe, also known as Plisse fabric, is a fabric that has been pleated and can be knitted or collected. As a result of this, the French word for fold was chosen to serve as its proper name.  At the moment, it is a lightweight material with a surface that […]

Pique Fabric: History, Properties, Use, Care, Where to Buy

Textile Creations Diaper Cloth

Menu Introduction to Pique Fabric Despite its distinctive texture, Pique fabric is a light, airy fabric created with a double covering of threads. The fabric’s exceptional ventilation and comfort can be attributed to the space between the sections. Cotton or cotton blends are typically used in the construction of this garment. Pique dress shirts and […]

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