The primary need of man in dressing has changed a lot as
time passed. This is because the yarn, fabrics and finishing have completely
changed with the improvement in technology. Whatever be the changes, the
welfare and comfort is the two important properties for a successful dress.
Today, multi functional products are more and more being projected, where
contrasting performances should coexist like water resistance and air
permeability along with softness. It should have thermal properties as well
as vapour-humidity or light-humidity transmission quality.
Different fabrics are used differently. They are specially made to fulfil
certain purposes. Apparel fabric is very dressy with a comfort and
durability where as industrial fabric should be strong and tough with grease
resistant. Outdoor fabric should posses the quality to retain color over
years while hosiery fabric is suppose to fit to the skin closely. In the
same way curtain and drapery fabric has different dedicated utility than
blanket or mattress fabric.
Types of Fabrics by Usage
Apparel Fabric - A woven fabric
which is used in clothing and garments or for decoration and covering
purposes. Use of these fabrics dates back to the 16th century when various
fabrics like cotton, silk, wool etc. were used for making garments or
apparels.
Beachwear Fabric - Beach Wear
fabric should be carefully chosen to give it a dignified yet comfortable
feel. Nylon Lycra is the standard swim wear fabric that allows the beach
wear to be stretchy yest retain its shape and support. Neon prints and
solids, Velvets are the other fabrics used for beach wear.
Blanket Fabric - This is a heavy,
loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, used in bed clothing. Nothing lasts
as long as wool and reversible fabrics backed with a sherpa pile are as warm
and soft as they are warm.
Curtain Fabric - Light weight and
loosely woven fabrics are used in making curtains because these have the
ability to control the amount of light to be let in. Some fibers like
Cotton, Linen and Polyester hold up better under sun and are pretty safe
fabrics for sewing curtains.
Drapery Fabric - Drapery fabric
must suit the décor and have the right properties for the window's
treatment styling. Cotton, Linen, Acrylic Blends, Polyester Blends, Acetate,
Nylon are the right choice of fabrics because of factors like strength,
crease resistance, durability, washability and reasonable price.
Home Furnishing Fabric -
IThe textile fabrics are used to make bed spreads, blankets, quilts,
curtain, table cloths etc.All home furnishing fabrics are of high quality
such as Silk, 100% Cotton, Australian Merino Lambs Wool, Baby Camel Hair,
Cashmere, Lama Alpaca, wool etc
Hosiery Fabric - Hoisery are
tailored coverings for the feet and its usage dates back to pre-history.
Wool was once a primary material but nowadays cotton is much more common.
Industrial Fabric - Industrial
fabric is a strong and durable woven textile and are made from high
performance ,an made fibers such as fiberglass, carbon, and aramid fibers.
Most of these fabrics are used in industries where high heat is present and
high strength and dimensional stability are required.
Interlining Fabric - This
fabric is used to provide warmth to any . Lycra, Sheer and Light weight
Fabrics, Wool and Mohair Blends, Blends of Cashmere, Silk, Teflon treated
Fabrics etc. are mostly used for interlining purpose.
Mattress Fabric - A comfortable
mattress will help in a good nights sleep and so the proper fabric should be
used in the making of a mattress. For ex: Mattress protectors have an
advanced polypropylene fabric with a luxuriously soft texture. Thus these
mattress are more comfortable to sleep in.
Outdoor Fabric - Available in a
vast variety, outdoor fabrics possess thermal, fire and abrasion resistant
properties. Made from natural as well as man made fibres, these fabrics are
further manufactured into casual and sportswear.
Packing Fabric - Packing fabric
are widely used to protect goods and materials while in transportation from
one place to another. Generally made of stretch material, these fabrics
retain their shape for long time to come.
Pintuck Fabric - Pintuck fabrics
are used to beautify or decorate the garments. They are mostly used for
women blouses and other clothing.
Quilting Fabric - Quilting is
used for padding a fabric; This two layered fabric is eas and comfortable.
Cotton, silk and wool blends, polyester are popular options.
Rugs & Carpets - The fabric
used to manufacture rugs and carpets are made of both natural as well as
synthetic fibres, They can not only be easily cleaned but also easily moved.
Tapestry Fabric - One of the
oldest form of woven fabric, tapestry fabric is available in multi colours
and multi patterns to enchant the onlooker.
Tent Fabric - Tent fabric is
generally made from strong and durable material to weather all conditions.
Natural fabrics are blended with synthetic ones for making it stronger.
Terry Fabric - Made of cotton,
terry has a lot of absorbing capacity, it is extensively used to make
towels, bathrobes and bath gowns.
Umbrella Fabric - Beautiful and
useful umbrella fabric is made of canvas, linen, dupione, as they are
durable and strong. It also protects from the harmful UV rays.
Upholstery Fabric -Upholstery
fabric are woven into beautiful and eye caching patterns and designs. They
are not only tough and durable but also do not soil or fade; easy to
maintain.