Cashmere is a luxury fabric that is highly prized for its natural fiber and durability. Cashmere is incredibly soft, with its close-knit design and thin yarn and thread. Although cashmere is an extreme insulator and warm, this fabric can also be worn through the hot summer months. Below, let’s take a closer look at this …
Cotton and cashmere are two materials that are both natural, durable, and soft. Both have their benefits and can be used in several applications. Understanding the differences between the two and understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make a better-informed decision when choosing between the two materials. Below, let’s take a …
Cashmere is a special type of soft wool that can be teased into thread or fine yarn to make sweaters, shawls, scarves, and more. Cashmere is a wonderfully soft, warm, and light product that has several uses. Unlike other types of wool that come from a sheep, cashmere comes from a goat. Usually, a pashmina …
Warm and soft throughout the winter, cashmere is a wonderful and luxury material that has no equal in the world. Primarily created by hand, cashmere is a particular fiber that makes soft and warm wool that can be used for sweaters, scarves, and shawls. This material isn’t for the faint of heart, though, and it …
Cashmere is a luxury item that is soft, warm, and wonderful to own. Cashmere knitwear, though, can be delicate, so protecting your garment is a top priority. When it comes to a cashmere garment, there are several precautions to take to ensure your sweater or cashmere scarf continues to look good for years to come. …
Silk is a luxurious fabric used to make everything from evening gowns to bed sheets. It’s the strongest natural textile in the world. Despite its strength, its softness and luminous appearance are the biggest selling points. The Types of Silk Silk is made by the silk worm. The worm spins a cocoon made from silk …
The semi-synthetic fabric modal frequently used in textiles and clothes comes from the beech tree. The pulp of the tree forms the basis of this rayon that provides a more durable fabric with greater flex than traditional rayon. Developed during the 1950s, modal rayon gets used most often in making Modal underwear, but you can …
We all know and love the soft and luxurious feeling of velvet. I can remember the first time I held it in my hands. I was a young child, and I didn’t know what it was, but I knew I loved it. Every time I felt velvet, I am taken back to that place when …
We interact with different materials every day, ranging from the clothing we wear to the tools we use. Rayon is an incredibly strong and durable fabric that can be used to make your underwear, bedsheets, or the rope you use every day in the backyard. Rayon is a unique blend that mixes together natural materials …
I remember visiting my great aunt as a child, sitting perfectly still and lady-like on her teal brocade Empire-style sofa. I longed to run my hand over the rolled back and arms but was constantly told not to touch anything. Since those days, I’ve wanted such a sofa, but haven’t been lucky enough to find …
By now, everyone on the planet does his best not to step on blue suede shoes. Unless, of course, they’re wearing them, and that’s a whole other song. The only other places suede is mentioned is in ads, mainly for shoes and jackets. So what is suede? Suede wasn’t mentioned in this song but think …
Many people think that wool only comes from sheep but that is not the case. There are many types of wool and many of them come from different animals and each has its own unique qualities that produce is certain look and feel. Wool is created from natural fibers they are found in the fleece …
Since the beginning of humanity, we have used leather in various ways and for many purposes. One of the most common ways is for clothes and shoes. This practice continues today and allows us to have the most beautiful leather products imaginable. There are many different types of leather, all with their unique characteristics. Continue …
Pretty much everyone has at least one garment in their closet that is made of cotton fabric but did you know that there are an array of different types of cotton fabric on the market today? Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics used in the creation of clothing and we explain each of …
We often don’t think about the fabric our clothes and shoes are made of until we a) want to sew our own apparel or b) need to check the care label on a particular garment to see how it should be cleaned. We may discover that the shirt we thought was sewn from cotton is …
Whether you want to discreetly accommodate a few extra pounds or show off your toned physique at the gym, clothing made from stretch fabric can really come in handy. I didn’t buy much in the way of stretch clothing until I was in college. Some friends asked me to go to Target with them on a …
What is cloth texture? Cloth textures are a non-uniformity in the fabric, usually due to the type of fiber, material and spinning process. For example, ring spun yarns have more texture than combed top yarns. Texture dictates how it feels on your skin as well as appearance. There are many different cloth textures used in …
Weaving is a way in which several common cloth and fabric styles are created. Weaving can create durable fabrics like satin and cotton that we use every day. Although we use cloth and fabric in our daily lives, we often do not think of how these fabrics are created. Through an intricate pattern and process …
I grew up in a family of crafters. My dad carves amazing figurines out of wood and I spent many evenings relaxing and watching television as a kid while my mom sat in her recliner and crocheted. She made everything from blankets to doilies to toys for me. When I got married, I inherited a …
If you have a heart for crafts and love sewing, then you might have probably stumbled on the internet to look for fabric stores that offer something you’re particular with. There are instances where you wanted an exact textile to use for your project. The easiest and most efficient way is of course through online …