Fabric Focus
- April 11, 2022Calico is incredibly versatile, and one of its most common uses is in garment design. It is a cheap material and, therefore, can be used to show a mock-up of a proposed garment before it is made using the final fabric. These dummy garments are known as ‘toiles’.
- March 07, 2022Linen is a natural fibre, and its first use dates back many centuries. However, in modern production, linen is most commonly associated with lightweight clothing and products. This is because its properties make it perfect to wear in hot weather. But, alongside pretty summer dresses and tailored linen suits, this fabric is a top choice for homeware items.
- February 28, 2022Fleece is a popular and versatile synthetic fabric with a soft and cosy feel that makes the perfect solution for winter garments. It is made using polyester and because of its look and feel, fleece is prevalent in many areas of fashion, from adult clothing to baby clothing.
- June 03, 2021Over the years, we’ve seen numerous styles of jeans grace the catwalks and high street. Everything from baggy denim to skinny jeans is among the most popular trends. However, finding the right fit is still one of the most challenging aspects of bagging your perfect pair.
- June 03, 2021Traditionally, many people associate denim fabrics with blue jeans and jackets. But, there are many different types of denim fabric available.
- May 05, 2021When we think of denim fabric, we naturally think of blue denim. The colour blue has long been associated with denim fabrics, and for good reason. There are a high number of different blue denim items such as jeans, denim jackets, denim shirts, and other accessories.
- April 19, 2021
Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect fabric for a fashion garment or a piece of upholstery, choosing between velvet, velour and velveteen can be tricky. Each fabric has a rich texture unlike most other materials and offers a luxe finish regardless of design. However, although similar, each of these three fabrics is crafted differently and has unique properties that make them more distinctive than you might have first thought.
- April 15, 2021
No item fabric is more synonymous with American culture as denim. It has a rich history and is embedded in popular culture. A bi-product is we still use American weights and measures when describing denim material - which can be confusing for us Brits! Use this tool to help figure out the difference between and 4oz and 12oz and how best to use them.
- March 06, 2021
Modern designs have taken the hard work out of buying the best denim for your body shape, well, almost! It’s all in the stretch.
- March 06, 2021We look at some of the key aspects of viscose and explore how it is used in clothing manufacturing.