Chiffon is a sheer, light fabric made from silk or synthetic materials. It is often used in eveningwear and is known for its floaty, ethereal quality. Chiffon is commonly used for gowns, dresses, and costumes because it moves with the wearer to highlight every motion, even from a distance. This intricately woven material is made …
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Silk is a luxurious fabric that is known the world over for its comfort and quality. It has been used for centuries, and its history is as fascinating as the fabric itself. Royalty worldwide used silk as their fabric of choice, which continues to be a favorite fabric of the rich and famous. Even today, …
Textiles have a long and rich history. Fabrics have been around almost as long as human civilization! Over time, people developed many fabrics, from classic corduroy to sweet chiffon to quintessential denim. As styles change and new materials become available, like synthetics, the list of fabrics grows. Keep reading to learn the origins, uses, and …
Linen is a fabric woven from the flax plant and commonly used for clothing and housewares. Linen fabric is breathable, durable, absorbent, and can be soft to the touch. As a fabric made from a plant, linen is an eco-friendly material. Perhaps the oldest manufactured fabric, records of linen textiles have appeared in pre-historic cave …
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Textiles have a rich and fascinating history that leads up to modern times. People once weaved simple linen garments and materials, but today textiles can save lives in the medical industry and redefine fashion. In this article, you’ll learn about the three different types of textile weaves, a brief overview of some of the most …
Georgette fabric is a sister fabric of crêpe fabric that is sheer, light, and flowy. It is usually made from silk but can also be made with other synthetic materials. French designer Georgette de la Plante invented the Georgette fabric in the early 20th century. Plante was likely inspired by chiffon, which is similar in …
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Wool is a fiber made by spinning the fur of hairy mammals, usually sheep, into yarn. The yarn is then woven or knitted into a fabric. Wool fabric is used used to make socks, gloves, sweaters, and other garments for cold weather. Wool fabric is an ancient material that likely originated in ancient Iran. Estimates …
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The follow article appeared in ATHM.org on June 14th, 2016. While we don’t have an affiliation with the American Textile History Museum, the Smithsonian Institution or any of its affiliates, we are fans of the work done over the past decades by the museum and were saddened to see it close. We are providing this …
