For a layman, knit fabric is what the t-shirts are made of. For me, knit fabric is a stretchy one that makes beautiful clothes, comes in various vivid colors and prints, and hides a multitude of faults in my body by virtue of its elasticity. For the expert, jersey knit, rib knit and all those … Read more
Choosing the fabric for the bed sheet depends on a lot of factors. For a hotel room, you need a bedsheet that will withstand the heavy laundry and bleaching it undergoes daily. You would not dare to choose a pristine white bed sheet in a child’s bedroom. You need the softest and most breathable bed … Read more
Chenille, in the French language means Caterpillar. The word refers to the fuzzy surface of the fabric resembling the hairy look of a Caterpillar. The most I have seen of chenille is as sweaters and cardigans – they are made of chenille yarn. Then there are scarves and socks made with this textured fabric. But … Read more
Do you know that it is difficult for even the experts to identify the quality and type of silk? – they need a magnifying glass to inspect the quality of their silk. So you are excused for being confused by all the silk available, as I surely am. When buying the correct fabric to make clothes, I … Read more
Stretchy materials refer to fabrics which can stretch without breaking the fibers and return to its original length when the stretch is released. This stretch of the fibers provides clothes /accessories made with them the much-needed ease, drape, comfort and fitting. There are two types of stretch materials according to the way they stretch. 2 … Read more
What is velvet made of and how is it made? Velvet is a medium-weight, soft fabric made of different types of fibers. The pile of fabric is made by interlacing a secondary yarn through woven cloth, creating a tufted layer on the surface. One of the most characteristic qualities of velvet is its soft fuzzy … Read more