Today the world knows many fabrics. Satin, velvet, knitwear, silk - all this is just a small part of the materials familiar to us.
In this article we will touch on an equally mysterious, interesting fabric called lustrine, and learn the history of its origin and production.
The history of lustrine
In Rus', this material became known back in the distant 18th century. Back then, this durable and slightly stiff fabric was made from wool of coarser varieties than, for example, merino and cashmere.
A thin woolen fabric called lustrin was used for sewing ceremonial clothing. Bright, dense lustrine was used as a material for sewing men's frock coats and jackets.
Lustrin is translated as “gloss” (from French).
Based on the literature of previous centuries, one can roughly understand how popular this material was. It was used almost everywhere: for the production of clothing, curtains, furniture. This material was preferred, as a rule, by representatives of the lower classes: hairdressers, clerks and others.
But over time, lustrine began to lose its popularity, and at the beginning of the twentieth century everyone forgot about it. Now it is considered a cheap type of cloth.
Three stages of making a lustrine
Before talking about the production of lustrin, it is worth noting that its characteristics in many countries could differ from the original version. For example, in Russia and Germany, natural cotton threads were added when making this fabric, which gave it a more beautiful and glossy surface.
Its production is divided into three stages:
- Yarn production. At the first stage, the wool is degreased, scuffed and oiled.
- Manufacturing of harsh materials. The second stage was spinning the yarn; it was made as thin as possible to make the fabric smoother and more pleasant to the touch.
- Finishing. The yarn is then checked for gaps and knots that may have formed during the spinning of the yarn. Now foreign impurities are plucked out, and the material is ready for use.
Application of lustrin
As mentioned above, lustrine has been used for a very long time, and it was used in many areas. Most often, children's and women's clothing was made from it: blouses, dresses, coats. Less commonly, this fabric was used to make men's clothing: jackets, shirts, light sweaters.
It is worth noting that the material is very strong and durable, and at the beginning of its appearance it was not cheap. Despite all the advantages of this material, today it is practically not used in modern industry and is a fabric forgotten by time.
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