Velveteen - this is a fabric with a pile on one side of the fabric, which is cut in strips, forming scars. The material may differ in the length and density of the pile, and the width of the scars.
Literally from French its name means “cloth of the king.” The material takes its history back to the Middle Ages. For many centuries it was the calling card of royalty. It was used to make wardrobe items and decorate rooms. After the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte banned the use of this fabric as a symbol of bygone monarchism.
In the old days, corduroy was made strictly from natural cotton. The secret of its production was passed down from father to son and was worth its weight in gold. Today, for the manufacture of this material, both natural cotton threads and the addition of synthetic fibers are used. In his compound may include polyester and viscose. Sometimes it is made only from artificial threads.
Taking into account the design style in production, corduroy is divided into three types:
The first type of material is distinguished by an elongated pile and a sufficient rib width. The thickness of the weft thread in the fabric is higher than the warp thread, which makes the fabric tough and durable. It holds any shape well and is used for decorating furniture, sewing women's bags, a variety of summer and spring shoes and outerwear.
The second type of corduroy has short fibers and a medium-sized scar. This fabric is soft, the most versatile type of corduroy. Both children's and adult clothing and interior textiles are made from it.
The ridges on shaped corduroy form patterns and ornaments. This spectacular fabric is more widely used in clothing items and room decor elements. Heavy shaped curtains, bedspreads and interior pillows are sewn from it.
Microcorduroy can be identified as a separate subcategory. The scar on it is no more than 1.5 mm. This is a durable material that is not subject to rapid wear. It can be used for the production of outerwear and women's bags, various clothes for children and adults, if it has a soft structure. Or for furniture and interior decoration with hard pile.
With today's level of production and the active use of synthetic threads, new varieties of corduroy are appearing.
Velveton, or as it is sometimes referred to as “monkey skin,” received its second name for its pleasant-to-touch surface and thick pile. They often sew sportswear for adults.
Stretch corduroy, due to the presence of synthetic fibers in its composition, is elastic and has excellent stretch.
Corduroy diagonal differs in the location of the rib. It runs diagonally across the fabric, giving it an impressive expressiveness.
Luxury corduroy is used in furniture production.Thanks to the presence of polyester in the composition, the fabric becomes additionally strong and wear-resistant. It is not afraid of dirt and exhibits good water-repellent properties.
Like every fabric, this fabric has its positive and negative sides. The first include:
Corduroy is practically not subject to deformation and does not stretch when worn. Its warm and soft fabric is well suited for sewing children's clothing. The canvas rarely gets dirty, it is inexpensive and goes well with other types of fabrics in the wardrobe.
The disadvantages of the material include:
Corduroy fabric should be washed by hand or using a hand or delicate wash cycle in a washing machine without spinning. The water temperature should be no more than 35 degrees. You should not vigorously wring out the material, even by hand. It should be dried flat out at room conditions, away from heat sources.
Now do not use a brush on the fabric. If stains that are difficult to remove appear on it, it is advisable to resort to dry cleaning services.
It is recommended to iron the fabric exclusively from the wrong side, where there is no lint. The surface temperature of the iron should be no more than 150 degrees. If there is a need to remove bruises on the front of the product, it is better to resort to steaming.
There are situations when corduroy loses its shine.It can be returned in the following way:
Despite the difficulties in care, corduroy clothing is beginning to become popular again. Many world designers turned their attention to it and included products from it in new collections. Clothing made from corduroy is soft, pleasant to the touch, practical and comfortable. And most importantly, it is original and distinctive; you can always emphasize your individuality in it.
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