Value and Appeal of Investing in Block Print Fabrics Block Print Fabrics are a special type of fabric that offers an alternative to the fast fashion industry and its mass-produced, cheap textiles. Investing in Block Print Fabrics represents an investment in the craft, heritage, and sustainable lifestyle in addition to the inherent value of the […]
The Beginning: Where Fabric Comes From Out of every cloth comes a fiber; whether it is natural (i.e., cotton, silk, wool, linen) or chemical (i.e., polyester, nylon). The amount and quality of fiber will affect the quality of the cloth that is made from it.The starting point of every fabric is a fiber. A […]
Have you ever been curious as to why your favorite t-shirt made of cotton feels like a warm hug while your gym clothes made of polyester feel like you’re wearing a state-of-the-art body armor? You wear textiles for 24 hours a day, but we’ve rarely considered what lives secretly exist for those textiles before we […]
Cotton Fabric The most widely used fabric in the world is cotton. There are many reasons for cotton’s popularity, including its softness, lightness, comfort, and durability. Cotton fabric is found in every area of life, including clothing and bedding. In this article, we’ll explain what cotton fabric is in simple terms without the use of […]
Silk is a natural textile known for its timeless beauty and rich, royal feel The Beautiful, Silken Texture of Silk Fabric has been cherished as a Fine Fabric for Years. Ancient royalty wore Silk to symbolize their Wealth and Power; Today, Designers continue to use it to create Beautiful Collections. Because Silk has such an […]
The Origin and History of Chanderi Fabric Chanderi fabric has long been regarded as one of the finest examples of Indian handicraft, showcasing beautiful lightness, a shining finish and a royal feel. The Chanderi area of Madhya Pradesh is home to the Chanderi weaving community, which has been creating and developing this style of fabric […]
What is modal satin fabric? It gives a fascinating combination of warmth and shine to the satin fabric offered by Modal Satin Fabric.This textile offers its luxurious texture with the added functionality of daily use. This silky texture with a subtle shine and a breathable nature gives the modal satin fabric an increasing popularity among […]
We’ve all had this experience: come across a beautiful piece of fabric online or in-store, with a perfect match to your style and budget, only to find that when you bring it home, there’s some disconnect between the way the fabric looked and the way it feels after one wash, or how it feels against […]
Traditional Indian Fabrics– An Artistic, Cultural and Craft-based Union The respect, status and recognition afforded to Indian textiles across the globe is a result of their excellent craftsmanship, rich history and timeless beauty. Unlike the majority of textiles produced today, the methods by which traditional Indian textiles are made, incorporate traditions, cultures and sustainable methods […]
The type of fabric used for an outfit can provide valuable information to help determine its suitability for wear (such as comfort, durability and feel) before the outfit is even designed, sewn or put on the body. People often base their impressions of clothing solely on colour or style; however, the “real” fabric story is […]
