Essential Fabric knowledge for winter and spring, a must-read for clothing lovers! (1)
Interpretation of Autumn and Winter Fabrics 1.0!
When we buy clothes, in addition to looking at the design, the fabric is the most important thing. Especially during the transition from winter to spring, people will pay more attention to the quality of clothing. Good fabrics are undoubtedly one of the selling points of autumn and winter clothing.
And as long as you are making clothing, you have to come into contact with fabrics. So Sir Zhong will tell you today about 10 common fabrics and their care in autumn and winter.
01 Wool
Wool can be said to be the most common autumn and winter clothing fabric, from sweaters to coats, wool supports It’s time for autumn and winter.
Wool feels plump and has the advantages of good elasticity, strong hygroscopicity and good warmth retention.
The biggest disadvantage is pilling, which is inevitable for all pure wool clothing, so it will be more difficult to maintain wool clothing.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: Dry cleaning is best. If there is a hand wash label, it is recommended to wash with wool-specific laundry detergent and 40°C warm water. (Washing method: Turn the inner layer of the clothes inside out, soak in fully dissolved detergent for about 5 minutes, slowly squeeze the clothes until they are moist, and do not rub them.)
2. Storage: Wool has poor heat resistance and is easy to dry. If it is infested by insects, do not expose it to the sun for a long time or place it in a humid place for a long time.
3. If pilling: Use a professional pill remover to remove it;
02 Cashmere
“In winter, the thing that is warmer than a hug is a cashmere coat.”
However, when it comes to cashmere, many people may confuse it with wool. In fact, their origins are different: wool comes from sheep, and cashmere comes from goats.
There is a saying, “The wool of one sheep can be made into many woolen sweaters, but the hair of many goats can be made into one cashmere sweater.”
Because the cashmere collection method is more complicated, the output is also lower. Much less than wool, so cashmere is much more expensive than wool, but again, the comfort is much higher.
Cashmere is 8 times warmer than wool, but weighs only one-fifth of it. It is the best choice for winter clothing fabrics, but it is also more delicate and less durable than wool.
Cashmere is light in texture, extremely skin-friendly and breathable. It is thin, soft and warm, and has a natural and soft color. Moreover, cashmere sweaters have the strongest water absorption among all textile fibers, do not shrink after washing, and have good shape retention.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: Dry cleaning is best;
(If you want to hand wash: warm water at about 30 degrees, add professional detergent for cashmere care, soak the cashmere in the water and rub it gently, After washing, gently press the water out, or wrap it in a towel to absorb the water, slowly squeeze out the water, and lay it flat in a ventilated place to dry.)
2. Storage: Wash, iron, and dry before storing; Pay attention to shading to prevent fading, ventilate and cool frequently, dust and remove moisture, and do not expose to the sun;
3. Such as pilling : After washing, use scissors to gently cut off the pilling. After several washings, as some loose fibers fall off, the pilling phenomenon will gradually disappear.
03 Corduroy
Corduroy is also called corduroy, corduroy and velvet. In autumn and winter, corduroy jackets and trousers are very popular and have a retro feel.
Corduroy has a thick texture, soft hand feel and good warmth retention. The velvet strips are clear and round, with soft and even luster, thick and wear-resistant, but easy to tear.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: It is not advisable to scrub hard or use a hard-bristled brush to scrub hard. It is advisable to use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub in the direction of the hair.
2. Storage: It should not be pressed heavily during storage to keep the pile plump and upright, and it should not be ironed.
04 Denim
Commonly known as denim, it is a classic trend in any season.
Denim means one of the oldest fabrics. Jeans and denim clothing triggered a trend as soon as they appeared. Until now, the fashion circle still regards it as a classic. It has become a fabric that will never go out of style and will always be young.
Denim has a thick texture, is moisture-permeable, has good air permeability and is comfortable to wear.
Maintenance:
1. Not suitable for washing, poor color fastness.
2. If you want to wash, do the color preservation treatment first, otherwise the jeans will be washed white quickly: Soak the jeans in a basin with water before washing, then add a small amount of white vinegar or salt, and soak for about half an hour. good.
3. Washing: When washing, be sure to turn it inside out, which can effectively reduce fading.
4. Drying: After cleaning, hang it from the waist, turn it around to dry, and dry it in a dry and ventilated place to avoid sunlight exposure.
05 Melton
If you like to buy coats, you should often come into contact with Melton fabric, because it not only looks stiff and stylish, is water-resistant and wind-resistant, and more importantly Can’t afford the ball.
Melton was originally a woolen woolen fabric and is one of the high-end products in woolen woolen fabrics. Its surface is fine, smooth, elastic, stiff, wrinkle-resistant, and wear-resistant. It is mainly used as a fabric for winter clothing.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: Dry cleaning is best.
(If you want to hand wash: soak in cold water for 15 minutes, then rinse withWash with synthetic agents. Use a soft brush to scrub the dirty areas of the collar and cuffs. After cleaning, gently wring it dry. )
2. Drying: Try to lay it flat to dry or half-hang to dry, which can better maintain the shape of the clothes. Hang it in a cool place and do not expose it to the sun.
3. Storage: It is best to hang it on a clothes drying rack and store it in a cabinet to keep the wardrobe dry. Do not put mothballs in the wardrobe.
06 Linen
The trend of minimalism continues, and linen fabrics are becoming more and more high-end. It is breathable and often used in summer clothing. In this autumn and winter, simple and natural linen is still a popular fabric.
Linen fabric is breathable, has a good natural luster, and is not easy to fade or shrink.
It has the functions of temperature regulation, anti-allergy, anti-static, antibacterial and anti-moth, and is not susceptible to moisture. Linen is also very hygroscopic and can absorb 20 times its own weight in water, so linen tends to feel dry.
However, it feels rough, wrinkles easily, and has poor drape.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: For linen shirts with loose texture, it is recommended to hand wash; do not use detergents with bleaching effect; dark Colored linen shirts must be washed separately in cold water for the first time;
2. Drying: It is advisable to spread them flat to dry in a cool place. When drying, try to keep the surface as flat as possible to avoid wrinkles. It is not suitable to be exposed to the sun to avoid fading. White linen shirts can easily turn yellow when exposed to the sun;
3. Ironing: It is best to iron in a slightly humid state, and ironing should be moderate. Excessive drying and ironing will make the shirt stiff. After ironing, hang or lay the garment flat and let it dry naturally.
07 Cotton
Pure cotton may be a fabric that will never be discarded at any time. Even if technologically innovative fabrics become more popular and designers use more chemical fiber fabrics, the touch of pure cotton fabrics will always protect your skin.
It is made of cotton as raw material and produced through textile technology. It has the characteristics of moisture absorption, moisturizing, heat resistance, alkali resistance, and hygiene. It has good moisture absorption and heat resistance, and is comfortable to wear.
Maintenance:
1. Various detergents can be used, and can be hand washed or machine washed, but do not wash with vigorous scrubbing to avoid deformation of the clothes. Do not pour washing powder directly on cotton fabrics to avoid local discoloration;
2. Light-colored and white products can be soaked for 1 to 2 hours for better washing and decontamination effects. It is best to wash dark colors with cold water and do not soak them for too long to avoid fading;
3. White clothes can be washed at high temperature with a strong alkaline detergent to have a bleaching effect. Underwear should not be soaked in hot water to avoid yellowing. Sweat spots.
08 Nylon
That is, nylon. We see it most often in winter clothing, mountaineering clothing.
The most outstanding advantage of nylon is its wear resistance, which is 10 times higher than cotton and 20 times higher than wool.
It has good anti-moth and anti-corrosion properties and is easy to store. Moreover, it is windproof, elastic and has excellent elastic recovery capabilities, but it is prone to wrinkles and deformation. Ventilation and breathability are poor, and static electricity is easily generated.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: Use general synthetic detergent, the water temperature should not exceed 45 degrees; twist it gently, avoid exposure and drying; ventilate and dry in the shade after washing.
2. Ironing: Steam must be used when ironing, not dry ironing. The temperature cannot exceed 110 degrees.
09 Velvet
Velvet fabric is used a lot this year, from sexy suspender skirts in summer to warm and fashionable velvet jackets in autumn and winter.
Velvet fabric feels silky, tough, has good wrinkle resistance and elasticity. Although it will shed some hair, it is soft and skin-friendly after washing.
Velvet fabric actually has many advantages, such as heat insulation, UV protection, moisture resistance, easy cleaning, etc.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: Dry cleaning recommended.
(If you want to wash with water: use neutral or silk-specific detergent, wash in cold or warm water, do not soak for a long time, wash as you soak. Wash gently, avoid twisting, avoid using washboards and brushes. Dry in the shade, avoid sunlight , not suitable for drying.)
2. Ironing: When the velvet fabric clothes are 80% dry, iron the clothes and do not adjust the temperature too high.
10 Silk
The skin-friendliness of silk fabric is unmatched by other fabrics. It is known for being comfortable, breathable and low maintenance.
The texture of silk is soft and smooth, feels soft and light, and has good moisture absorption and release properties. But it is delicate, prone to wrinkles, easy to absorb, not strong enough, fades quickly, and cannot keep warm.
Maintenance:
1. Washing: It is best to wash by hand, preferably with silk-specific detergent. Do not twist hard or scrub with a hard brush.
2. Ironing: Iron when it is 80% dry, and it is not advisable to spray water directly. Iron the reverse side of the garment and control the temperature between 100-180 degrees.
3. Storage: It is advisable to wash, dry, stack, wrap it with cloth, and place it in a cabinet. Camphor or sanitary balls, etc. are not suitable.
Fabric is the foundation for making clothes, and understanding fabrics is the foundation for making clothes. What kind of fabric has what characteristics? If you don’t understand it clearly, how can you get customers to trust you and place an order? Therefore, understand the fabric and make the service more professional!
