Acrylic
One wonders why there was such a commotion several years ago, when scientists in France cloned a sheep – with acrylic, textile manufacturers have been cloning wool for decades! This man-made version of the wool has the same look as the original, but is much easier to care for and can even be placed in the washing machine! However, its warmth is not quite equal to that of the original.
Cotton
Cotton is a soft fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp.), a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, India and Africa. The fiber is most often spun into yarn or yarn and is used to make a soft, breathable fabric, which is the most widely used natural fiber fabric in clothing today.
Viscose
A more refined relative rayon, viscose has the same silky look and feel, but it breathes like cotton! Since the rayonhas a tendency to wrinkle easily and is prone to shrinkage, be careful with this fabric and always wash it with cold water.
Lace
Lace is a light, open fabric, decorated with open holes, made by machine or by hand. Lace making is an ancient art. True lace was not made until the late 15th and early 16th centuries. A real lace is created when a yarn is circular, twisted or braided into other yarns independent of a back fabric. Initially white, silk, gold or silver threads were used. Now lace is often made with cotton thread. The made lace can be made of synthetic fibers. Some contemporary artists make lace with a thin bronze or silver wire instead of thread.
There are many types of lace, defined by the way they are made. These include:
* Needle lace: made with needle and thread. This is the most versatile of the lace making arts.
*Cutwork, the white lace work made by removing yarn from a woven background and the rest of the yarn wrapped or filled with embroidery.
*Bobbin Lace: as the name implies, made with spools and a pillow.
*Tape lace: make the tape on the lace as it works, or use a machine or handmade fabric strip to form a pattern, then join and embellish with the needle or bobbin lace.
* Lace with knots: including Macramand and Tatting.
*Crocheted lace: including Irish stitch, pineapple stitch, and fillet stitch.
* Knitted lace: including Shetland lace, such as the “wedding ring shawl”, a lace shawl so thin that it can be pulled through a wedding ring.
* Machine-made: any style of lace created or reproduced using mechanical means. The machine is used to tie the “M” point together.
Leather
One of the oldest fabrics in the world, leather is durable despite its soft buttery feel. We all know that genuine leather is made from animal skin and should be treated with as much care as you treat your own skin. To keep your skin looking better, find the right cleanser and emollient!
Cashmere
A favorite luxury fabric traditionally made in Asia and the Middle East, cashmere offers its user the advantage of looking dressed while feeling like he left home wrapped in his favorite blanket! Indulge in the softest variation of wool, just take good care of your cashmere by washing it by hand or cleaning it dry.
Linen
have the raw, fibrous appearance of a handmade sheet of paper, with the same delicate texture and soft feel. Do not let the fact that this fabric is easily wrinkled to prevent you from embracing it in your closet – comfortable and light, linen is the perfect fabric for the summer season!
Lycra
While Lycra never takes the lead it is great in a supportive role! Always in combination with another fabric, lycra increases flexibility, allowing better fit and greater comfort and freedom of movement. Best of all it is durable, allowing the clothes to retain their original shape through years of washing and wear. Remember, as with many good things, a little lycra goes a long way!
Wool
Warm and cozy – wool is the ultimate winter fabric! Although it is known to have a coarse, sometimes itchy texture, wool in the right mix and weight is the perfect material for creating everything from jackets and sweaters to capes and even blankets!
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into fabrics. The most famous type of silk is obtained from cocoons made from the larvae of the silkworm Bombyx mori that are kept in captivity (sericulture). The shiny look for which silk was awarded comes from the triangular fiber prism structure that allows the silk fabric to refract incoming light at different angles.
Microfiber
Microfiber is a fiber with less than one negative strand. Microfiber is the perfect blend of polyester and polyamide. Microfiber fabrics are extremely soft and hold their shape well. When high quality Microfiber is combined with the right knitting process, it creates an extremely effective cleaning material. This material can hold up to seven times its weight in water. They are also used for some cleaning applications, due to their excellent ability to absorb oils.
Muslin
Muslin is usually a tightly woven unbleached or white cloth, made from cotton yarn. The wide muslin is called “sheet”. It is often used to make dresses or curtains, but it can also be used to complement foam for countertops. Muslin breathes well and is a good choice of material for clothes intended for hot, dry climates.
Mohair
Also known as Angora, after the goats whose hair is braided, mohair is as soft to the touch as cashmere, but with a fun, fuzzy texture. Fiery, elastic and durable, do not think again to add this thin woolen fabric to your wardrobe!
Bamboo
Straight from the hanger, this fabric already has the feel of your favorite cotton, but without having to go through a dozen washes – no wonder it is known as an environmentally friendly fabric! Because it absorbs 3 to 4 times more moisture than cotton, bamboo is a great choice for cotton lovers with sensitive skin!
Nylon
Imagine a rubber band – no matter how far you stretch it, you always stick it back to its original shape. Nylon is just as flexible and durable! An artificial fabric, nylon combines exceptional elasticity with the look and feel of silk. Equip yourself with nylon leggings, dresses and skirts to go out!
Polyester
Made entirely of synthetic fibers, polyester offers advantages that most natural fabrics do not offer, such as increased wrinkle strength and durability. Second only to cotton in popularity, you probably already have plenty of polyester in your closet!
Rayon
Rayon is a fabricated regenerated cellulose. Rayon is made from natural polymers and therefore is not a true synthetic fiber, nor is it a natural fiber.
Satin
Satin is a cloth that usually has a glossy surface and a dull back. It is a vortex-dominated weaving technique that forms a minimal number of complexes in a fabric. If a fabric is formed by satin weaving using yarn fibers such as silk, nylon or polyester, the corresponding fabric is called “satin”.
Spandex
Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its excellent elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its main non-synthetic competitor.
Tencel
A light, breathable fabric, which is surprisingly soft and lined if one considers that it is made of wood pulp! Shrink-resistant and wrinkle-resistant, Tencel is a versatile fabric that is easy to handle.
