Styling characteristics of fabrics
1. Soft fabrics
Soft fabrics are generally thin and light, with good drape, smooth styling lines, and naturally stretched clothing outlines. Soft fabrics mainly include knitted fabrics and silk fabrics with loose fabric structures, as well as soft and thin linen fabrics. Soft knitted fabrics often use linear and concise shapes in clothing design to reflect the graceful curves of the human body; silk, linen and other fabrics often use loose and pleated shapes to express the flow of fabric lines.
2. Crisp fabric
Crisp fabric has clear lines and volume, and can form a plump clothing outline. Commonly used fabrics include cotton, polyester-cotton, corduroy, linen, and various medium-thick wool and chemical fiber fabrics. This type of fabric can be used in designs that highlight the accuracy of clothing shapes, such as suits and suits.
3 , Glossy fabric
Glossy fabric has a smooth surface and can reflect light, giving it a shiny feel. Such fabrics include fabrics with a satin weave structure. It is most commonly used in evening wear or stage performance clothing, producing a gorgeous and dazzling strong visual effect. Glossy fabrics have a wide range of styling freedom in dress performances, and can have simple designs or more exaggerated styling methods.
4. Thick and heavy fabrics
Thick and heavy-duty fabrics are thick and scratchy and can produce stable styling effects, including all types of thick woolen and quilted fabrics. The fabric has a sense of body expansion and should not be pleated or piled too much. A-shaped and H-shaped shapes are the most appropriate in the design.
5. Transparent fabric
Transparent fabric is light and transparent, with an elegant and mysterious artistic effect. Including cotton, silk, chemical fiber fabrics, etc., such as georgette, satin silk, chemical fiber lace, etc. In order to express the transparency of the fabric, H-shaped and circular cone-shaped designs with natural and full lines are commonly used.
Commonly used fabrics for clothing
1. Pure cotton
Natural fabrics are comfortable to wear, breathable, and warm, but they wrinkle easily, are difficult to care for, have poor durability, and fade easily. Therefore, there are very few fabrics that are 100% cotton. Usually, the fabric containing more than 95% cotton is called pure cotton.
Advantages: strong hygroscopicity, good dyeing performance, soft hand feel, comfortable to wear, no static electricity, good breathability, anti-allergic, simple appearance, not easy to be eaten by insects, strong Durable and easy to clean.
Disadvantages: large shrinkage, poor elasticity, easy to wrinkle, poor shape retention, easy to mildew, slight fading, not acid resistant
Notes: Clothes and cotton fabrics should be moisture-proof and mildew-proof during storage, use and storage; they should not be exposed to the sun for a long time, and the inner layer should be turned out when drying. Do not wring out, and should be moisture-proof and mildew-proof. Dry in shade. It can be machine washed or hand washed, but due to the poor elasticity of the fiber, it is best to wash it or not wash it by hand vigorously during washing to avoid deformation of the clothes and affecting the size.
Cotton fabrics are best washed in cold water to maintain their original color. Do not soak them for a long time. Key points for ironing: iron at low or medium temperatures; when ironing at medium temperatures, cover the clothes with a dry cloth to avoid aurora. Ironing should be done at low or medium temperature; when ironing at medium temperature, the clothes should be covered with a dry cloth to avoid aurora.
2. Cotton mercerization
Advantages: After cotton fabric is treated with high-concentration caustic soda (wool), it feels smooth, has bright colors, silky luster, and is comfortable to wear.
Disadvantages: Slight fading.
Notes: (Basically the same as cotton fabric).
3. T/C fabric (polyester/cotton)
Fabric technology: Made of fine or ultra-fine denier polyester fiber interwoven with high-count combed cotton (40, 60, 80, etc.).
Advantages: Fabric It feels crisp, smooth and bright in color. The body is elastic, has good moisture absorption and breathability, has a smooth surface, and has a certain rainproof function.
Washing and maintenance: The washing temperature should be below 30℃, the washing and soaking time should not exceed 30 minutes, no chlorine bleaching, no exposure to the sun, no wringing, no tumble drying, suitable for shade drying , also pay attention to moisture-proof. Ironing. Do not dry clean. Iron at 110℃ low temperature steam.
4. Wool material
Advantages: soft and rich feelElasticity, soft and natural luster, comfortable and beautiful to wear, high-end feel, good hygroscopicity, not easy to conduct heat, good warmth retention, anti-wrinkle, especially after garment processing and ironing, it has better pleat forming and garment shape retention;
Disadvantages: Not resistant to alkali, shrinkage, easy to wrinkle;
Notes: The washing temperature should not be too high, and avoid scrubbing and scrubbing too hard. Twist to avoid exposure to the sun; iron using the wet ironing method, ironing the fabric from the reverse side.
5. Wool and polyester fabrics
Use wool and polyester blended yarn The fabric made of wool thread is the most common kind of blended wool fabric at present. The common ratio of wool-polyester blending is 45:55, which can not only maintain the advantages of wool, but also bring into play the advantages of polyester;
Advantages: Wool and polyester blending, light texture, wrinkle recovery Good performance. Sturdy and wear-resistant, easy to wash and quick-drying, stable in size, long-lasting pleats;
Washing points: Soak in cold water for 15 minutes, then wash with general synthetic detergent, washing liquid temperature It should not exceed 45℃. Dirty areas on the collar and cuffs can be gently scrubbed with a soft brush. After cleaning, they can be twisted gently and placed in a cool and ventilated place to dry. Do not expose them to the sun or dry them to avoid wrinkles due to overcooking.
6. Silk fabric
Advantages: smooth feel, rich Glossy, comfortable to wear, elegant and luxurious;
Disadvantages: poor anti-wrinkle ability, poor light resistance, cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time, sensitive to alkali reaction;
Ironing points: Iron at low or medium temperature on the reverse side, and sprinkle water evenly.
7. Imitation leather (including flocking and knitted sleeves)
Fabric technology: The fabric is made of high-quality base fabric and high-grade PU glue.
Advantages: The fabric has the “meat” feel of real leather, is soft, smooth, elastic, has a soft luster, has excellent ironing resistance, and has good wind, rain and water resistance. (The imitation leather flocking type has a strong plush feel, reflecting the style of animal fur, which is rough and wild)
Maintenance and care: a. Do not iron or machine wash. b. Do not rub hard, only rub gently for washing. c. Do not dry or contact with sharp and hard objects. d. Do not come into contact with open flames. e. Do not stick to adhesive properties. f. It cannot be folded and packaged and needs to be hung for collection. g. After washing, dry with the wrong side facing out.
8. Linen fabric
Advantages: good water absorption, easy to wear Comfortable;
Disadvantages: easy to wrinkle and fade;
Note: Do not scrub with a hard brush, do not twist with force , avoid sun exposure.
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