1. Introduction Woollen sweaters are a wardrobe staple and both comfortable and stylish. Woolen garments, warm, durable and breathable, were once a staple of winter fashion. They can be worn from winter coats to smart casual clothes and, since they help keep your body cool, they’re extremely useful. Yet for all these attributes, woollen sweaters …
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1. Introduction Wool is a favorite material, because it’s soft, warm and smooth. Whether in sweaters, scarves, blankets or coats, wool clothing is a cost-benefit investment. But taking care of wool demands particular care. Natural wool fibers, though resilient, can easily be torn apart by cleaning errors, and stains quickly take the life out of …
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1. Introduction Wool is one of nature’s most loved natural fibres, for its warmth, gentleness and irresistibility. Wool can be used for all sorts of purposes ranging from sweaters to blankets. But its brittle nature calls for careful handling, for lack of care is the cause of one of wool’s worst curses: shrinkage. Most of …
Introduction Nylon, a tough, durable and multi-functional fabric, is everywhere you look in the fashion world. Whether it is active wear, streetwear or haute couture, nylon is always the material of choice for its durability and beauty. Whether it’s streamlined jackets or rugged outerwear, its place in modern dressing rooms cannot be underrated. But despite …
Introduction And nylon, the 20th century’s greatest invention, has easily gone from its utilitarian beginnings to a modern fetish fabric. Originally designed for utility, nylon was widely used in parachutes and war uniforms during the Second World War. In the decades following, its lightweight durability and affordability consolidated its status as an essential garment of …
Introduction Polyester is a versatile, essential material in contemporary fashion. From its humble origins as a synthetic substitute for silk to its recent arrival as a wardrobe staple, nylon has been an extremely durable and versatile material. Fashion designers, in particular, favour nylon for its neologism of stiffness, stretch and light weight. However, in recent …
Introduction Wool, a soft and natural fibre, has many uses. Often associated with clothing and upholstery, wool can be more useful in industry because of its resistance to heat and fire. With its resistance to high temperatures, flames and ability to perform under high temperatures, wool is an ideal material for use in industries where …
Introduction Since its appearance in the 1930s, nylon, a synthetic fabric, has grown from an industrial material into one of the most ubiquitous fabrics in fashion worldwide. What started as an alternative to silk, typically for industrial applications such as ropes and parachutes, is now a part of every woman’s closet – especially in activewear, …
Introduction An invented textile in the 1930s, nylon is now one of the most widely used materials for both human and industrial uses. From clothing and accessories to sports equipment, nylon’s properties lend it to an extensive array of applications. Its lightness, durability, water resistance, and versatility are the reasons it is widely used. But …
Introduction The carpet industry has changed considerably over the centuries, thanks to a variety of different materials and manufacturing processes. The carpet market now offers you a variety of carpet products, from synthetic to natural. Of these, wool remains one of the most popular materials because of its outstanding features that make it an extremely …