The choice of fabric in a particular product is vital since fabrics can have a wide range of properties. From knit to woven, from natural to synthetic fibres, here is a look at the top five fabric types and how you can discern them, curated by Urvisha Panchani, Director, Fabcurate.
Crepe: It is a silk, wool, or synthetic fabric with a peculiar rumpled and twisty appearance. The term "crepe" is derived from a French word that refers to a thin, tiny pancake. Crepes come in a variety of thicknesses and weights, ranging from thin and light to thick and heavy.
Voile: It incidentally refers to fine soft sheer fabric, Voile is a perfect dressmaking option for summer because it is lightweight having the highest thread count from than most cotton fabrics, which results in a silky soft hand, Voile is a lightweight, plain-woven fabric usually made from 100 percent cotton or cotton blend.
Liquid Organza: The lightweight, plain-weave fabric with a crisp hand that lends volume to your dress can be dressed standalone or used to assemble a dress. It is widely used for sarees, evening wear, wedding gowns, and other goods because of its shimmering, translucent quality, which creates opulent silhouettes.
Jacquard: The fabric from the sixth century and the most popular fabric is Italian brocade, a textured fabric with complex patterns woven into the fabric rather than being printed or embroidered. The name "Jacquard" comes from the French creator, "Joseph Marie Jacquard, " and the fabric comes in a wide range of styles, including Damask, Brocade, Silk Jacquard, and many others.
Chinon: The fabric will provide the guilty pleasure of 100 per cent cotton, which is ideal for summer wardrobes: the casual and comfortable breathable fabric, The fabric is made of a bright filament yarn that is woven with a highly twisted air-textured and comes in a variety of shades to brighten up your summer with different types of dresses.