Chiffon has been considered one of the most popular materials for many years, due to its lightness. He began his march around the world from China. Initially, the material was made from silkworm fibers, which made it quite expensive.
With the advent of polyester and other artificial threads, chiffon became available to many segments of the population. Weaving material: mesh made of warp and weft threads. By adding synthetic threads to it, stretch chiffon was also obtained.
Description
This is a material made from elastane. The appearance is visually similar to chiffon, but to the touch the product has greater density and stretches. Used for sewing blouses, sundresses and other clothes. It stretches perfectly and lightens the figure, but unlike other dense materials, it does not restrict movement, allowing you to move comfortably.
The fabric has less transparency compared to standard chiffon, but despite its density, it “breathes”. It is convenient to process and sew, because the edges of the product practically do not fray. The stretch is quite durable and hardly forms creases or dents.
Advantages
- The fabric stretches well.
- Has good air exchange.
- Easy to process.
- Comfortable to wear.
- Durable and wear-resistant.
- Things made from it do not restrict movement.
- Almost does not wrinkle.
Flaws
- Corners of fabric may curl.
- It can be ruined by ironing.
- It can be hot in summer.
Composition and properties
This is chiffon with the addition of elastane (aka spandex or vorlin, neolan). Such synthesis of fibers has become possible thanks to modern technologies.
At its core, it is a combination of natural fibers with rubber threads in fabric. Therefore, the fabric can be easily stretched up to 4-5 times its original volume.
Caring for stretch chiffon fabric
At what temperature should I wash?
This fabric, like any fabric containing elastin fibers, should be washed by hand with baby powder or other detergent. In this case, a light spin without twisting by hand is recommended. The water should be warm, no more than forty degrees.
Before washing, items are divided into colored and white. Do not use any bleach, remove stains, or wash with conditioner.
Washing machine mode
When machine washing, it is recommended to select "hand wash" or "delicate wash". They involve washing things in water with a temperature of no more than 30–40 degrees, spinning is recommended to be done at 400 rpm.
Ironing
Items made from stretch chiffon practically do not deform or wrinkle during use. Therefore, they practically do not need to be ironed. The material is very capricious when ironing, so you should pay attention to a number of rules when ironing.
- Ironing should be done on the chiffon setting.
- Steaming should not be used.
Wet gauze is applied to the fabric.It should be remembered that the ingress of water when ironing with an iron can leave unsightly smudges or stains on things and then the item will simply have to be rewashed. During ironing, you should carefully straighten each fold so that unsightly creases do not form on the material. It is not recommended to twist the item by hand before drying. Simply lay it out on a terry towel or lay it on a horizontal surface, such as a table or drying rack.
average cost
The average cost per linear meter of stretch chiffon is from 500 to 800 rubles (price as of July 2017), depending on the country of manufacture and technical characteristics of the material.
Conclusions from the article
Stretch chiffon – an excellent material for sewing clothes (blouses, dresses, sundresses, decorative scarves), dance costumes, hats (for example, bandanas). This material is often used for interior decoration.
It does not restrict movement and does not wrinkle, which is very convenient for everyday use. But like every material it has its drawbacks, for example, difficulties in care. The product is strong and durable, but in summer it can be hot to wear due to its density and the presence of synthetic fibers in its composition.
It is less transparent than other representatives of chiffon products, which makes it convenient for sewing women's dresses and sundresses. Stretch chiffon can be not only in bright, rich colors, but also with beautiful floral, abstract, and “animal” prints. The main suppliers of such material are Korea and China.
To ensure that the fabric does not lose its beautiful appearance after being worn for a long time, it should be properly cared for. Washing should be done on the same cycles as for other delicate items.Ironing is carried out without steaming, at low temperatures or through damp gauze. It is better to dry it not in an automatic machine, but on a horizontal surface, out of direct sunlight.
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