Monday 30 November 2020

Research on textile and fabric

 I had researched some introduction of textile, and I just found that choosing a suitable fabric is really important for designing an outfit. Dressing according to the trends in color combination and the appropriate fabric is very important. They also depend on different targets to design and provide a right fabric selection. For instance, in order to consider the skin of an infant is very sensitive, so when making an outfit for a baby, the fabric materials must be soft and comfortable, the best option of using fabric is always with cotton, it can be warm and protective for an infant. According to my final artwork " 20's PUNK ", I had research out some fabric which is a common feature with punk style and some fabric that I am interested to put it into my work

What is textile
Textile is a type of material composed of natural or synthetic fibers. Types of textiles include animal-based material : wool or silk, plant-based material : linen and cotton, and synthetic material : polyester and rayon. They are being a main character of build up an outfit. And at the same time these product features are also decide what type of clothes to wear in different situation, depends on which fabric textile, the soft, permeability, deodorant or even the resistance to abrasion.


1. Leather

Leather is made by animal hides or skins and different types of animals and treatment techniques can bring out different leathers result. Cowhide is being the most popular animal skin used for leather, there are about 65 percent of all leather produced, exclude for that, any animal can also be made into leather, from crocodiles to pigs or stingrays. They are durable, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and can take on many different looks and feels based on the type of animal, grade, and treatment.


Vintage Punk Leather Studded Moto Jacket
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/642900857/vintage-punk-leather-studded-moto-jacket

2.Spandex

Spandex is a fully synthetic fiber characterized by its extreme elasticity. This fabric can stretch to 5-8 times its normal size, and it is commonly used in form-fitting consumer apparel, like different types of underwear for men or women, and it can be seen usually present in the waistband. In addition, due to the close and fit with the skin, its really popular in sport wear, for instance : swimwear, bicycling apparel, and types of clothing that are used in competitive team sports.

SLINKYSTYLEZ
https://www.slinkystylez.com/SLINKYSTYLEZ-TurnDown-Leggings-HL2A-E16-CrystalLac-Z360-SPANDEX-CUSTOM-L22D

3.Cotton

Cotton is a staple fiber and it is made from the natural fibers of cotton plants. Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose and is a soft and fluffy material. It is spun into yarn that is then woven to create a soft, durable fabric used for everyday outfits and home items, such as t-shirts and bedding sheets.

Shutterstock:
Coloured clothes shirts hanging Bilder
https://www.shutterstock.com/de/search/coloured+clothes+shirts+hanging
 

4.Gingham 

Gingham is also a cotton fabric, or sometimes a cotton blend fabric, made with dyed yarn woven using a plain weave to form a checked pattern. Gingham are usually used into two-color pattern, combinations with red and white gingham or blue and white gingham. Due to its low cost and easy of production, this is quite a popular fabric for this society. Mostly would be used for button-down shirts, dresses, and tablecloths.

NASTY GAL:Gingham High-Waisted Pants with Tailored Silhouette
https://www.nastygal.com/gingham-up-high-waisted-pants/AGG86068.html

5.Twill

Twill is a versatile fabric weave, the characteristic of the twill weave is a diagonal lines pattern and it is often used as a darker colored. Twill has high thread count, which means that the fabric is opaque, thick, and durable, this has what make it become popular. Mostly it is used for denim, chinos, jeans, furniture covering and bags.


boohoo:Cotton Twill Coach Jacket
https://www.boohoo.com/cotton-twill-coach-jacket/MZZ66618.html

6. Denim

Denim is woven with a traditional twill weave to create a hard-wearing yet soft fabric, Blue fabric is always the main color in Denim, but it is also available in wide array of colors and prints. Same with leather, different treatment techniques can bring out different denim result : Printed Denim, Embroidered Denim, Washed Denim, Heavy Weight Denim and Light Weight Denim options.

The 15 Best Denim Jackets for Men That Won’t Go Out of Style
https://www.menshealth.com/style/g19541496/best-denim-jackets-for-men/



Reference :
1.Textiles – an introduction
https://www.textileschool.com/119/textile-an-introduction/
2.Importance of Fabrics in Fashion Designing
https://www.hunarcourses.com/blog/importance-of-fabrics-in-fashion-designing/
3.A Beginner’s Guide to the Different Kinds of Fabrics and How to Clean Them
http://www.laundryfirst.sg/a-beginners-guide-to-the-different-kinds-of-fabrics-and-how-to-clean-them/
4. 28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/28-types-of-fabrics-and-their-uses
5. What is Twill Fabric : Properties, How its Made and Where
https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/twill-fabric

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