Material | Usage | Appearance | Benefits | Disadvantages | Care and Washing | Crumple factor | Shrinkage factor | Fabric names |
Cotton |
All kinds of clothing |
Soft, lightweight, comfortable, practical, breathable, good moisture absorption |
Very durable, good tolerates washing at cold temperatures, easily dyed, hypoallergenic |
The fabric wrinkles, "shrinks" by 10-15%, quickly wears out and fades |
Washable in hot water (at a water temperature below 60 ° С stains are not displayed) |
High. Can be chemically treated to reduce creasing |
Raw cotton can shrink up to 10-15%. Chemically processed "shrinks" by 3% |
Jacquard, satin, denim, cotton, chiffon, chintz, flannel, plush, raincoat fabric, denim, velvet, percale, cloth, seam, interlock, gabardine, terry, coarse calico , guipure, corduroy, teak, poplin |
Linen |
Used in suits, jackets, trousers, skirts, shorts, ideal for dresses and bedding |
Soft and comfortable, easily absorbs moisture, "breathable " |
Durable, in comparison with other fabrics stays clean longer, wear-resistant |
Wrinkles, does not stretch |
Easy to wash at 60 ° C, well tolerates high-temperature ironing |
Very high |
High |
Linen, ravenduk, cambric, damascus, teak, kolomenok, canvas, canvas, canvas, matting, burlap, edging |
Wool |
Suits, trousers, jackets, knitwear, underwear, socks, coats, uniforms, hats, scarves, jackets, blankets, curtains, backpacks, bags |
Comfortable, very elastic, absorbs moisture |
Well protects from cold and heat (even at high humidity), hypoallergenic, does not wrinkle, easily cut and sewn, does not swell odors |
Very high shrinkage rate due to improper washing. The white coat often turns yellow after exposure to sunlight. It is afraid of moths |
Resistant to pollution, but requires careful handling. Washable by hand or machine in wool mode. Detergents containing chlorine are not recommended |
Low |
Shrinks when washed in warm/hot water |
Velor, cashmere, tweed, plush, felt, reps , gabardine, flannel, boucle, bike, tartan, camel hair, angora |
Silk |
Dresses, blouses, shirts, ties, linings, bed linen, tablecloths, ribbons, scarves, curtains, curtains |
Dear, elegant, glossy, comfortable, pleasant to the body |
Well absorbs moisture, breathable, does not cause irritation, does not wrinkle, ideal for drapery |
Folded in cut and sewing, liquids leave streaks on the material, if not cared for may lose shape or tear |
Do not dry in the sun or near artificial heat sources, requires delicate care and hand wash at t ° no higher than 40 ° C, do not wring out, iron at low heat, while the clothes are still damp |
Low |
Low |
Crepe, cambric, satin, organza, brocade, charmeuse, gauze, toile, chiffon, satin, foulard, pontage, taffeta, velvet, tapestry, itching |