Fabrics and care for them

Synthetic fabric that looks very similar to wool. Things made of it are very warm, soft and protected from moths. Acrylic does not lose its shape, so it is often used in combination with other fibers to get beautiful products. Acrylic fibers are well colored, so things from it look bright and do not fade for a long time. The disadvantages of acrylic fabrics can be attributed to the low hygroscopicity and the formation of pellets. Acrylic products do not require special care, they can be washed both manually and by machine.

ACETATE

These tissues consist of cellulose acetate. They have a slightly shiny surface and look like natural silk. They retain their shape well and almost do not crumple. They do not absorb moisture well and melt at high heat, so these fabrics are well suited for pleating. Fabrics that contain acetate are washed manually or in a machine in a gentle mode. Fabrics containing triacetate can be washed under normal conditions and at a temperature of 70 degrees. These fabrics should not be dried in the dryer. To dry them, you need to hang them. They dry quickly and almost do not need Ironing. If you want to iron them, then do it from the wrong side with a warm iron.

VELOUR

A delicate, soft natural material, the surface of which consists of many hairs. Their length depending on the type of velour can be different, ranging from three to seven millimeters.

The pile is located on the fabric so dense layer that it determines how much velour product will be velvety and cozy. Velour fabric is very strong, which means it is resistant to mechanical influences of any origin (friction, scratches, etc.). it Does not lose its appearance and shape, so things made of it even after a few years have their original appearance and are ready to wear. Special care for velour clothing is not required. It can be washed either manually or in a washing machine at a temperature no higher than 30 °C. It is best to use water-based cleaning products and avoid other, stronger products. So velour and color will keep, and from pollution will be cleared. It is absolutely impossible to Unscrew the product. The "spin" mode in the washing machine will be enough. And since the clothes do not crumple and do not form folds, it is not necessary to iron them. Composition: 80% cotton, 20% polyester.

VISCOSE

Viscose is a fiber obtained by chemical means, its properties are as close as possible to natural materials. Often people who are not well versed in fabrics and materials can mistake viscose for cotton, wool or silk. The qualities that viscose has depend on the additives when creating it. Viscose perfectly absorbs moisture, but its strength is much lower than that of cotton. This type of fabric is often used in the production of children's clothing. Viscose is great for both winter and summer clothing. Its excellent breathability allows the skin to receive a sufficient amount of oxygen, which has a positive effect on the health of the skin and a sense of overall comfort.

Wash viscose in the car or manually. If you decide to use a washing machine, then choose a gentle mode and a temperature of no more than 30 degrees. In any case, do not twist or wring things out of viscose in a centrifuge. From such treatment, clothing will lose its original appearance. Viscose products can be hung for drying without pressing, or rolled up in a sheet and gently wrung out. Viscose should not be dried in a drying device. When Ironing viscose clothing, choose the «silk» mode.

CASHMERE

Mountain goat down, combed or plucked by hand. This fluff makes a noble matte-shiny fabric, which has always been very highly valued. Products made of cashmere (also called «pashmina») consist of the finest threads, so they are so soft and pleasant to the touch. In addition, this fabric is very light, but it can keep you warm for a long time. It is recommended to wash cashmere only manually.

FLAX

Linen fabric is one of the oldest in the world, and in ancient times it was quite expensive. Flax has a high hygroscopicity, quickly absorbs moisture and dries just as quickly. In winter, things made of flax keep you warm, and in summer they help you survive the heat more easily. Linen is several times stronger than cotton, so clothing made of this material can last for a long time. Flax is wrinkled, but again not as much as cotton. To avoid this, cotton, viscose, or wool fibers are added to it. From frequent washings does not lose its softness.

Flax tolerates boiling well. But, the painted cloth should be washed at a temperature of 60 degrees, and the appretted at 40 and in a gentle washing mode. If you wash it in the car, you can use a universal washing powder: for unbleached and colored linen, it is better to take a powder for thin fabrics without bleach. When drying in the dryer, the flax may sit down. Flax is always ironed with moisture and at the highest temperature.

LUREX

Metallized (aluminum, copper, brass or Nickel) thread in the fabric. Usually, lurex is used in combination with other fibers, so the product gets a Shine effect.

MODAL

Cellulose fibre. It is stronger than viscose, and in terms of hygroscopicity exceeds cotton by one and a half times. After washing, modal products always remain soft, do not shed and almost do not "sit down", so they are easy to care for. Modal is often used in combination with other fibers. It gives things a soft Shine and makes them more soft and pleasant to the touch.

POLYAMIDE

Polyamide is a synthetic fiber. Products made of polyamide are very popular, because its properties help clothing to maintain its original attractive appearance for a long time. Among the main advantages of such a fabric as polyamide, you can distinguish excellent breathability and rapid drying. Most often, polyamide is used in the production of sportswear. Things made of polyamide have high strength, softness and lightness.

Clothes with the addition of polyamide can be washed in a conventional washing machine. The optimal temperature for a stream is 40 degrees. Like most synthetic fabrics, polyamide does not tolerate drying in a drying device. Things from it should be hung in a wet state on the dryer. You need to iron polyamide at the lowest heat and without steam.

POLYESTER

Synthetic polyester fiber-polyester among all such fabrics is the most functional. This is a very strong fabric that makes any things durable and wear-resistant. Clothing that was created using polyester has a number of properties. It is light, quick-drying and retains its original shape for a long time. Practically does not crumple, which is important in modern life.

To care for clothing made from polyester is quite simple. It can be washed in the washing machine at a normal temperature of 40 degrees. If the temperature during washing is higher, there is a threat of creases and dents, which are then almost impossible to remove.

POLYACRYL

Polyacryl is a synthetic fiber that looks like wool. The distinctive features of polyacryl can be considered soft, light and wear-resistant. Polyacryl is most often used in the manufacture of winter clothing, because due to its properties, it is able to retain heat. Special care things made of polyacrylic does not require, they are just like all synthetic fabrics are easy to handle. The main thing is to choose the correct mode of washing and iron. The water temperature during washing should be about 30 degrees.

SATEEN

Thick, shiny cotton fiber fabric. Satin has a silky surface and is therefore very pleasant to the touch. The product made of satin, even after many washings, will not fade and will not lose its original appearance.

SYNTEPON

Good insulation padding for jackets, quilted coats. This is a non-woven material obtained from synthetic fibers. It is much lighter than batting, elastic, does not lose shape and does not fall off. Sintepon is non-hygroscopic, so it does not get very wet and is easy to dry. In addition, it is available in white and when washing insulated items does not shed and does not leave spots on the fabric of the top. Unlike natural fluff, it can be washed both manually and in the washing machine in the mode of delicate washing at a temperature of 30 degrees. It dries quickly, retains its shape and does not lose volume. If necessary, it can be ironed with a slightly heated iron.

KNITWEAR

Tricotage is a textile material or finished product, the structure of which is connected loops, in contrast to the fabric, which is formed as a result of the mutual interweaving of two systems of threads located in two mutually perpendicular directions. Stretch, elasticity and softness are characteristic of knitted fabrics. Knitwear made of cotton, wool, chemical fibers and their mixtures should be washed in warm water up to 40 degrees in a soap solution, using softly acting agents specially designed for washing knitwear.

FLANNEL

Soft double-sided cotton fabric with a rare fleece. It retains heat well, is very soft to the touch, so it is widely used for sewing children's products (diapers, clothing) and women's clothing (bathrobes, shirts). In addition, it is used to sew bed linen, which warms perfectly in the cold season.

FLEECE

This is a voluminous warm synthetic «wool» made of polyester, non-woven pile fabric consisting of the finest polyester fibers. Fleece was invented in 1979. Soft and durable fleece fabric perfectly retains heat, does not absorb moisture and dries quickly. Fleece is designed for thermal insulation of clothing and the production of independent products. Due to its low weight, the products are very convenient to use.

COTTON

Cotton is one of the best fabrics that has a lot of advantages. Children's clothing is always made only from cotton. Cotton is easy to dye, able to provide good breathability, it is soft and pleasant to the body. Among the disadvantages, there are several things: it is quite easy to crumple, can not hold heat, and, therefore, is not suitable for winter clothing, and also has the properties of turning yellow from light.

Non-color cotton can be washed in the washing machine at a temperature of 95 degrees, color-at 40. For white cotton, you can take a universal washing powder, for colored-a special one for washing thin fabrics or without a Brightener. Drying in a drying device of the washing machine can cause severe shrinkage. Finished cotton fabric after washing, do not squeezing, you need to hang out to dry, and then iron the iron to the «wool» setting. Other cotton, it is better to iron not completely dried.

CHIFFON

Silky fabric made of natural or synthetic fibers. Chiffon is weightless and transparent, so most often it is sewn into festive items of a light airy silhouette. Products made of chiffon need careful care, so it is quite thin and delicate fabric.

SILK

Natural silk has always been considered one of the most noble and expensive materials. Silk has a rare and unique property for natural fabrics – thermoregulation. It is able to maintain the optimal temperature of the human body, changing its properties depending on the time of year and the external influence of the weather. In summer, it can provide good breathability, and in winter, it can warm you up. In addition, it has long been proven that silk bed linen has preventive properties against the occurrence of diseases such as arthritis, rheumatism, skin and cardiovascular diseases. Silk very quickly evaporates moisture and dries, but retains traces of stains on clothing, so you need to be extremely careful when handling it. Silk is considered a very light and airy fabric, but in fact it depends solely on the way it is made. There are several types of silk weaving that make it either light or heavy. High-quality silk practically does not crumple.

When washing, any silk sheds heavily, so you only need to wash it manually at 30 degrees and with a soft washing powder. A thing made of silk should be well rinsed first in warm, then in cold water. In the last rinse water, you can add a little vinegar, which will refresh the paint. Silk should not be rubbed, squeezed, twisted, or dried in a drying device. Wet products are carefully wrapped in a cloth, lightly wring out water and hang or spread out in a horizontal position. When Ironing, you must select the appropriate mode on the iron panel. Keep in mind that silk can not be sprayed with water, this may cause streaks on it.

WOOL

Fabrics made from wool are the basis for creating warm winter clothing. Wool retains heat perfectly and can reliably protect against freezing even at the lowest temperatures. Clothing made of wool practically does not crumple and even has the property of smoothing out, if, for example, a woolen thing hung for a long time in the closet on a hanger. Woolen fabrics can stretch, especially when exposed to hot water. The advantages of woolen fabrics can also include the fact that it quickly erodes various kinds of odors: cigarette smoke, sweat, and so on.

It is recommended to wash woolen items exclusively by hand and with special tools. The water temperature during washing should not exceed 30 degrees. After washing, wool clothing should not be twisted or dried in the dryer. Just spread the item horizontally on the drying rack.

ELASTANE

Elastane is a synthetic polyurethane fiber, the main feature of which is the elongation. Elastane is fantastically strong, quite thin and wear-resistant. As a rule, elastane is used as an addition to the main fabrics to give certain properties to clothing. Things with a small percentage of elastane sit better on the figure, they are tight, but after stretching, they easily take their original shape. Elastane is quite resistant to various external influences. Clothing that includes elastane can last quite a long time. Also, the undoubted advantage of things with elastane is that they practically do not crumple.

Fabrics with elastane fibers are washed with special powders for thin fabrics. Do not dry in the dryer. The temperature of washing and Ironing depends on what fibers are included in your mixed fabric.

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