Textile fiber to fashion
What is Microfiber vs Cotton? Microfiber vs cotton table outline Feature Microfiber Cotton Material Synthetic polyester blend Natural plant-based fiber Absorbency High Moderate Durability Excellent – resists wrinkles, stains Moderate – prone to wrinkles Maintenance Easy care, quick drying Requires more maintenance, longer drying time Allergies Hypoallergenic Potential allergen Texture Smooth, soft Soft and breathable … Read more
What Is Bouclé Fabric? Bouclé (pronounced “boo-clay”) fabric is everywhere in the world. Boucle or broucler is a French name that refers to ‘loop’ or ‘curl. Its name is Broucle Fabric due to the loops in its yarn. Boucle is a loop yarn with a nubby texture. fabric with a fleecy appearance. What makes boucle … Read more
What is Geotextile Fabric? Geotextile fabric is a branch of technical textiles that deals in sustainable construction and environmental protection. Primarily synthetic materials such as polypropylene or polyester are used in construction. Geotextile fabric is permeable that is used in association with soil and can separate filter, reinforce, drain, or protect. Geotextile fabrics are used … Read more
Denim Fabric Guide: Trends, Care, and Style Tips Denim is one of the world’s most versatile and transcended fabrics its humble beginning as workwear to become a fashion staple in today world’s society. It is known most commonly used for making jeans is cotton twill fabric. The fabric used in denim is most typically is … Read more
Weft Knit fabrics are textiles made by interlocking loops of yarn, creating a flexible and stretchy material, produced in circular knitting machines. Also, another type of knitting is warp knitting, which is produced using a warp knitting machine, Tricot knit, Milanese knit, Simplex knit, and Raschel knit. Weft knit fabrics are popular for their comfort and … Read more
Warp knitting machines can be classified into different types depending on machine types. Tricot warp knitting The face has fine lengthwise ribs; the reverse has crosswise ribs. Complex patterns can produce on some machines, and for added texture or color some can incorporate a weft insertion (extra yarn inserted crosswise). Tricot warp knitting uses two … Read more
Warp knitting Warp knitting is different from weft knitting in the sense that, every needle loops its own thread. The needles of warp knitting machines produce parallel rows of loops that are interlocked in a zigzag pattern. The stitches on the front side of the fabrics appear vertically having a slight angle. The stitches on … Read more
