The Fabrics
Natural Fabrics
In ancient times garments were made of natural fabrics. The imagination to use animal or plant fibres to create fabrics expands the possibility of producing many fabrics to dress us in different styles.
Natural fabrics, aka bring it back to nature, are biodegradable and thus suitable for the environment. That is why there are no substitutes for fabrics generated out of natural yarns. These fabrics spark exclusivity, and because of their quality, they are durable.
Once wearing an attire designed with natural fabrics, you’ll never want something else. It appears more elegant, luxurious, chic, sophisticated and so on. If you have sensitive skin, natural fabrics are the best to wear. Experiencing hot flashes, the breathability of natural fabrics will solve this.
To level up your appearance, attires make out of natural fabrics are a must-have in your wardrobe.
Silk
Wool
Linen
Cotton
SILK
Pure Silk, the queen of natural fibres
I am admiring for its lustre and shimmering appearance. It’s stronger than cotton and wool.
On a regular day, Lady Hsi Ling, Emperor Huang Ti’s wife, was drinking tea in her garden. Accidentally a cocoon fell from a Mulberry tree into her cup of tea. She uncovered the silk threat by taking the cocoon out of her tea and playing around with it.
The Bombyx Mori Silkmoth live in the Mulberry trees growing in China. So China takes advantage of this by dominating the Silk market for centuries. Due to the Silk Road, trading from i.a., Silk reached different continents and was attainable for everyone who could afford it.
The uncovered silk threat makes it possible to create many fabric variations. Like the structured Shantung Silk or the Silk Georgette that flatter every body curve because of its fluid draperies.
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WOOL
There is no substitute of luxury Wool
Wool is suitable for Summers and winters.
The most luxurious wools are cashmere and mohair from the Angora goats. These wools are softer on the skin, and the fine structure keeps you warmer than the “normal wool”. Merino wool is the finest yet the most expensive, often blended with other prestigious fibres (Silk).
Secondly, we have exotic wools from the Ilama family. Wool from the Alpaca is the most common. It’s lightweight, smooth and silkier to the touch yet lovely to the skin. The weaving and structure of the fabric make it possible to design a variety of attires. Coco uses the irregular loops curled yarn fabric Boucle to create her iconic classic Chanel jackets.
Camelhair is also a desirable wool mainly for its golden tan. Designers love to use this fabric for coats or suits.
Because of the variety in geographical locations (South America, South Africa, Australia), these wools have unique characteristics.
LINEN
Pure Linen Is the symbol of purity and sophistication
Linen is older than Cotton and Wool.
Linen was a currency tool in ancient times, used by Egyptians and Greeks. Archaeologists find linen that is traceable from the Stone Age.
The flax plant’s long staples generate beautiful yarns spun and woven into elegant fabrics. Linen is three times stronger than cotton. The Irish produce the most luxurious linen, followed by the Belgians, France and Italians.
The density of the weave expresses the design of the garment. More suitable for summer are dresses designed of Italian or Irish Linen. But also a classic suite made of pure linen is a lustre of elegance.
Pure linen characterises natural elegance. Its lustrous appearance reflects the quality of the attire. Pure linen tends to crease. Many don’t like the creases of linen. That is why innovators invent the so-called “linen look”, which doesn’t crease.
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COTTON
Cotton is the “White Gold” of plant fibre
Of all natural fibres, Cotton is versatile and the most used. The cultivation of Cotton started in India and (South) America. Basic Cotton has a dull appearance because of its short staples. Fabrics generated from these short stapels are less desirable but as essential for the textile market.
Manufacturing with cotton yarns are endless. Burerry’s Cotton Gabardine is recognizable of its twill weave. With cotton blends an infinite of fabrics attainable, such as cotton woven with silk or wool and so on.
On the contrary, there are luxurious kinds of Cotton. The staples are longer, which are silkier and smoother. These so-called luxurious Cottons are the Egyptian, Supima or Pima. Oxford is such a fabric that appear as exquisite.
The production of cotton fabrics is endless. From lightweight, structured, functional, and woven to knit, it is all possible with Cotton. That makes Cotton a trans-seasonal material. It is the foundation of many wardrobe items.