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Bamboo Bamboo pulp yields a natural fabric that’s light, breathable, and moisture-wicking—it also protects your skin from ultraviolet rays.    Cotton In the battle between cotton and polyester, cotton wins the whiff test. A recent Belgian study found that it gives off less post-workout stench than polyester because synthetic fabrics allow stink-causing bacteria to thrive. But don’t head to spin class in a cotton tee just yet. Cotton absorbs moisture, potentially making you feel like a dishrag during a hard-charging workout. Still, for yoga, weight training, or other low-sweat activities, go with clothes made from cotton blends.   GORE-TEX When you’re running, biking, or doing another outdoor activity, you need protection from the elements.    Nylon Famously used to make women’s stockings, the synthetic fabric is soft as silk, mildew resistant, and dries quickly. It’s also breathable and wicks sweat from your skin to the fabric’s surface, where it ca...

Sports fabrics are technical materials which help to keep the wearer comfortable during exercise. The type of fabric required will depend upon the intensity of the exercise and the activity. Yoga clothing should use fabrics with good stretch ability for easy movement which will likely require the fabric to be of a knitted construction. Apparel for long distance running will keep the wearer in good comfort if it has excellent moisture wicking properties to enable sweat to transfer from the inside to the outside for the garment. Performance clothing for outdoor sports in the winter or snow sports ought to use breathable fabrics with very good insulating properties. SPORT FABRIC PROPERTIES Thermal Insulation Fabrics with  good  thermal conductivity are not good insulators, therefore these fabrics will be cooler to wear. Air is one of the  worst  conductors of heat which is why the more still air a fabric can trap, the warmer it will keep you. Wicking ...

Corduroy, that staple of 70s fashion, is making a serious comeback! And why not? The signature velvety texture and vertical ridges (called “wales”) have always been eye-catching, but now, with textures ranging from subtle to bold, and beautiful new designs including patterns and prints, corduroy is more versatile than ever. The luxurious feel disguises just how sturdy this fabric is. With the durability of denim, it’s ideal for garments, but can also be used for a wide range of projects, from bags and backpacks to stuffed toys. Like any fabric, however, corduroy has some quirks that can make it a challenge for those just discovering it. Check out these tips and tricks for working with corduroy! 1. Choose Quality Fabric Whenever possible, opt for an all-cotton corduroy rather than a polyester blend. The blended fibers don’t tend to hold up well in repeated washings, and the pile (that’s the fuzzy bits) is more easily crushed and misshapen. Cotton also steams evenly and tak...

Cord is a woven fabric which has raised ribs on the right side that run parallel to the selvedge. The ribs are formed by cutting the threads in one direction and the result is a hard wearing fabric that’s soft to the touch. The name originates from the French  cord du roi  and it was originally a popular fabric for French royal servants uniforms in the 17th and 18th centuries.   What’s In A Wale? The ribs, or wales, are what gives corduroy it’s distinct quality and the number of wales lets you know what kind of cord you’re dealing with. When you see a wale number given it’s telling you there are that many ribs per inch so the higher the wale number the finer the wales will be. Classic corduroy typically has 14 wales per inch.   Sewing With Corduroy Cord is a lovely fabric to sew. It’s stable and doesn’t really require any special handling so it’s a great fabric for beginners. The only thing to think about is those parallel lines…. Make sure you...

What could be more luxurious than a length of beautiful, lustrous satin? Whatever you’re planning to make that gorgeous fabric into, of course! But before you get down to business, there are a few things you should know about working with satin.   What is satin? There are a surprising number of misconceptions about what exactly ‘satin’ is. It’s often lumped in with silk, as in ‘they were all at the ball in their silks and satins,’ but those two aren’t necessarily related. Satin refers to how a fabric is woven. The thread patterns of a satin weave make one side of the material smooth and lustrous. Satin can be made from many different fibres, including silk, cotton, polyester, and even wool. Each of those different types of fibre creates a different fabric, ranging from Duchess satin—a stiff satin material made from silk and often used in bridalwear—to the fairly common crepe-backed satin used for everything from blouses to dresses. Now that you know your satins from y...

There are many different types of satin available in the market:   Antique satin – A heavy dull lustrous satin fabric Baronet satin – Very smooth satin found in many bright colours. It is very lustrous. Canton satin – Satin with a ribbed texture in the back Charmeuse – A light weight satin which drapes very well; it is very clingy and has an attractive luster  Duchess satin – A heavy stiff satin with not much shine. It is used in making bridal wear Crepe back satin – One side satin and one side crepe so can be used with either side Hammered satin – A textured satin Messaline – A lightweight satin Panne satin – A stiff satin which is very glossy Slipper satin – Satin with a cotton back   Antique Satin -Heavy Satin with a dull texture   Panne satin – fabric with super lustre   Slipper – Lightweight satin with cotton on reverse.   Recommend to read: Know more about small quantity production solution The manufacture ...

Satin Definition So, what is Satin? First and foremost, it is not a raw material. Satin is a type of weave, constructed by floating several warp yarns across the weft before going under 1 weft thread, and beginning the cycle again. Having fewer interlaces leads to the smooth, lustrous surface we all know and love.   Satin weave is a more complex weave as the arrangement of warp and weft threads are staggered due to the step number. Unlike a Twill weave, where the weft intersections move to the next parallel warp on the following row, Satin weave structures move the weft intersection across at least 1 warp thread before beginning the cycle again.   What is Satin Made From? It depends if you’re a purist or not. If you’re producing a satin weave using filament fibres such as silk, nylon or polyester, then your resulting fabric is a Satin. However, there’s some definitions that insist a Satin fabric can only be made from silk. Now it can get a little confusing......