Jacquard

Jacquard - this is not the material of the fibers or the composition of the fabric, but the type of weave. So jacquard can be either synthetic or completely natural. Mixed fabrics are also available. The wide variety not only makes products made from this material more accessible to the average consumer, but expands the scope of its use in human life.

A distinctive feature of jacquard is its regularly repeating pattern, which is created not by applying dye to the fabric, but by weaving threads in a certain way. An exquisite relief pattern can be created by using different types of threads during the production process. Such threads have different thickness, elasticity and density. As a result, a pattern appears that is noticeable to the eye and tactile sensations.

The most beautiful is silk jacquard. It was invented during the reign of Napoleon, who was a famous connoisseur of everything beautiful in life. At that time, such material was made only from natural silk, and the machines themselves that made it possible to weave jacquard fabric were relatively rare.So clothes, curtains, upholstery and drapery were only available to very rich people.

Today, modern chemical, agricultural and textile industries are able to provide consumers with cheaper, but no less high-quality jacquard, both silk and their other raw materials. All this became possible through the use of high-performance equipment in the technological process, as well as the replacement of synthetic fibers to reduce the cost and improve the properties of the fabric. The jacquard may include:

• elastane;
• polyester;
• silk, both artificial and natural;
• cotton;
• other fibers.

Varieties of jacquard

The material can be classified based on its composition into the following types:

• Jacquard-satin. The appearance is densely reminiscent of a tapestry. This is achieved using a raised woven pattern. A distinctive feature of jacquard is that there is no reverse side. Thus, on one side the pattern is pressed into the surface, and on the other it is convex. In addition to playing with texture, different colors of threads can be used. For example, on one side of the canvas there is a white pattern on a black background, but on the other side there is a black pattern on a white background. The density of the fabric directly depends on the thickness of the fibers used in the production process. The thinnest is silk jacquard-satin, an option where the composition is cotton or includes synthetics, and is denser. This material can be used for the production of bed linen, curtains, bright bedspreads for beds and other furniture, decorative pillows and, of course, tailoring.
• Jacquard satin. At first, since the invention of this type of thread weaving, only silk was used in the textile industry, which added an exquisite shine to the finished fabric. Today, fibers of artificial origin are added to the composition, which gives this textile additional properties, for example, it does not wrinkle when compressed. In addition, synthetic additives can significantly reduce the cost of the material without compromising its quality and aesthetic appearance. This fabric is very light, but at the same time quite durable. The interweaving of highly complex threads makes it possible to give the surface of this textile material a very unusual texture, smoothness, unusual shine and play of colors, which gives the fabric solemnity. Most often, jacquard satin is used for sewing curtains and decorative bedspreads.
• Stretch jacquard, which is a highly elastic material. This fabric contains elastic fibers of artificial origin. These are elastane, lycra and spandex. Such threads not only have excellent stretch and are able to return to their original state, but are also highly durable. Such fabrics are highly breathable, which makes them an excellent material option for sewing elegant clothes. Products made from stretch jacquard fit well to the figure, emphasizing all its advantages.
• Jacquard knitwear, which in the vast majority of cases is used for the production of knitted winter clothes. Such items could be dresses, jumpers, gloves, hosiery, etc.
• Jacquard-silk, which may include both natural fibers and those obtained by processing petroleum products.Natural material is quite expensive and products made from it are available to a very small number of consumers. Such fabrics are very thin and are used for the production of linen, very rarely clothing, but mainly for summer.
• Organza, which can also be made using this type of fiber weaving. This material is used to make light curtains and room decor. Sometimes such organza can be used for sewing and decorating clothes.