All women are familiar with various types of cotton fabric. We can easily distinguish chintz from linen, satin, and calico. We know that children's clothing, T-shirts, T-shirts, dressing gowns, tops are made from cotton knitted fabric.
But if on the label of a product purchased in a store we see the word “cooler” in the material, we can express obvious bewilderment. What it is? But kulirka is cotton knitwear. This fabric comes in different types. In this article we will figure out what a lycra cooler is, what its properties are and what can be sewn from it.
Cooler with lycra: what kind of fabric?
What makes the fabric special?
50–70% of modern knitted clothing is made from knitwear. As a fine cotton fabric, it has many advantages. Products made from it allow air to pass through, and the body breathes easily in them. The fabric looks beautiful in the products. The multi-colored bright pattern is especially pleasing to the eye on children's clothing.But such products wrinkle, stretch, and lose shape if washing or ironing instructions are not followed, so manufacturers have prepared for us another type of knitwear, a lycra jersey.
Lycra is a synthetic fiber that is safe for human health. It increases the strength of the material by approximately 30% and improves its properties. Fabric with it:
- durable;
- durable;
- dense;
- easy to use;
- almost does not wrinkle;
- does not restrict movement;
- does not stretch out after washing and does not shrink;
- does not fade in the sun.
Lycra jersey is a fabric with the properties of knitted fabric and additional qualities: elasticity, resilience and strength. Lycra increases the shape and wear resistance of cotton knitted fabric.
Where is the material used?
Items made from such fabric stretch easily, are elastic, and fit well to the body. These are blouses, T-shirts, fashionable dresses, trousers, leggings, shorts, robes. Very often, manufacturers make clothing for leisure, tourism, and sports from knitwear: swimsuits, T-shirts, hats, shorts, tracksuits. Soft children's toys are made from this fabric.
Material composition
What kind of cotton is used to make a lycra jacket?
The quality of knitwear depends on the length of the cotton fibers. Three types of yarn are used in the manufacture of kulir material:
"Open end" – with fiber lengths up to 27 millimeters. Clothes made from this fabric wrinkle. It is more often used for making linen.
"Karde" – with yarn length up to 35 millimeters. Clothes made from such knitwear stretch and are not durable.
"Penya" – with yarn length up to 80 centimeters. The material is of the highest quality. Clothes made from foam do not shrink or pill when washed and are elastic.
Kulirka pene with lycra: what kind of material is it?
Kulirka pene with lycra is a knitted fabric of very high quality and expensive. Peña is made from long fibers. Among other types of yarn, it has the highest rating, because things made from kulirka penye with lycra do not stretch and keep their shape. In the process of making knitwear, cotton threads are pre-polished, eliminating various types of lint. The canvas becomes thin, durable, elastic, silky, and pellets do not form on products made from it. Basically, the density of this material is 160 g/m2.
This fabric does not shrink and is wear-resistant compared to “Open end” and “Carde”. It lends itself well to coloring and holds the color for a long time: it does not wash out when washing and is less susceptible to fading.
Thanks to its versatility, this knitwear is suitable for making all-season clothing. Cardigans, holiday dresses, skirts, trousers, leggings, and summer suits are made from it.
List of fibers of artificial origin that are included in the cooler
The composition of knitted fabric may include various additives:
- Classic cooler consists of 100% cotton. The material is environmentally friendly and can be used to sew clothes for children of all ages.
- With lycra the fabric is elastic, elastic, retains the shape of the product and the original color, but may shrink a little when washed.
- With polyester knitwear is wear-resistant and does not fade in the sun. Polyester fibers help reduce product shrinkage after washing. Knitwear does not wrinkle and does not require special care.
Take note! The properties of polyester and lycra are similar. Not very conscientious manufacturers take advantage of this. They produce fabric with a high polyester content.The product loses its hygroscopicity and softness and becomes rougher to the touch. When buying something, you should look at the composition of the material. Synthetic fibers should be no more than 10%, and cotton threads should be long and smooth (carde or peñe).
Types of kulirka depending on fiber dyeing technology
The kulirka is painted using traditional methods. The following types of knitted material are currently produced:
- plain dyed - plain thread, any color;
- melange - the thread is painted in various shades;
- printed - the fabric is dense, so embroidery, thermal printing, and silk-screen printing are used for dyeing.
Caring for lycra-lined clothing
Important There are a number of points to consider when choosing knitwear:
- processing the edge may make it difficult to curl;
- when there is a gust, vertical arrows may appear;
- after washing, the item shrinks;
- When ripping, needle marks remain on the fabric.
You need to follow a few simple rules for caring for a knitted item so that it lasts longer and pleases its owner:
- Before first use, you must wash it with “delicate washing” powder;
- squeeze the item lightly without twisting it;
- do not iron at high temperatures;
- should not be bleached;
- Dry on a towel or upright.
Lycra jersey is a wonderful, unpretentious, thin and breathable material, which is why it is popular everywhere. There is no home that does not have clothes for children and adults made from this universal material. We choose a kulirka for good reason, because it takes care of our health.