All about Italian fabrics

Italian fabrics have enjoyed well-deserved popularity for many years. For fashion shows, couturiers often choose this material. Italian manufacturers have managed to preserve ancient traditions by combining them with advanced technologies, working on the creation of fabrics and their design. Products made from Italian fabric always look majestic, giving a sense of triumph.

Venice has long been famous for its luxury and wealth. Luxury products from Italy have been popular since the days when clothes were sewn from fabrics created by hand on looms. It is worth noting that elite materials are still produced using these technologies. Similar textiles were appreciated by the Romans, who used them for interior decoration. Such furniture still looks impeccable today.

The advantages of such products include:

• the highest quality;
• variety of shades;
• the use of drawings, patterns;
• unpretentious care;
• long service life.

The use of bright colors in the manufacture of the material does not affect its quality in any way. Even after a long time, such fabric does not fade and will not shed, retaining its attractiveness. According to experts, most of the materials from Italy are hypoallergenic, they are absolutely safe to wear.The fabric is pleasant for the body, products made from it are comfortable, comfortable and beautiful.

Italian fabrics look very impressive. Chiffon and muslin fabrics are perfect for sewing elegant blouses. Silk and knitwear will be an excellent choice when sewing a woman's skirt or a luxurious dress. Things from jacquard will emphasize business style.

The most popular types are:

• knitted fabrics;
• fabrics for sewing coats, suits, shirts;
• to create products in the style of "Chanel";
• wedding variations.

When sewing business and evening wear, coats and accessories, knitwear is often used.

There are certain types of fabric that, depending on the composition, are used for sewing a wide variety of products, outerwear, suits and much more. These are natural and synthetic materials, blended fabrics.

Denim fabric is different, such a fabric is used when sewing a variety of clothes. Classic denim is most often used for the manufacture of jeans, skirts, and men's clothes. A denim dress or sundress will be an excellent alternative to a business suit. The elastic strands of spandex, elastane or lycra, found in some fabrics, make the fabric stretch. Use it for stretch trousers, blouses.

The positive characteristics of jacquard include its increased strength and wear resistance. It is a lightweight, wrinkle-free, ventilated material with an attractive patterned texture.

Jacquard is suitable for sewing elegant women's dresses, skirts and jackets, creating bright outfits for theater artists, making circus costumes. Curtains, home textiles, tablecloths are also often sewn from this material. The fabric is also used when upholstering furniture.

Silk products always look extraordinarily elegant and sophisticated. The main features include the strength of the material, comfort and ease of wear. The fabric, which has a noble shine, has other characteristics as well. Products made from it:

• have good thermoregulation;
• breathable, the body "breathes" in them;
• hygroscopic, able to well absorb excess moisture from the body.

The material is hygienic and durable, does not lose its aesthetics for a long time.

Flax from Italy is distinguished by high performance characteristics.

Its advantages include a number of factors:

• comfort (in such clothes it will be comfortable to be both on a hot day and in winter);
• the canvas is strong, durable and resistant to damage, tears;
• hypoallergenic.

A distinctive feature of flax is its versatility. The thinnest transparent blouses are sewn from it, and a canvas in the form of a coarse tarpaulin or canvas can also be used. Linen products wrinkle a lot. To reduce this disadvantage, manufacturers can add artificial or cotton fibers to the formulation.

Jersey is a knitted fabric that is versatile. The material is used both for sewing elegant evening wear and for creating sports models, products for the home. They sew chic underwear and elegant dresses from jersey, the material is suitable for sewing trousers, coats and T-shirts. It is from jersey that Chanel-style outfits are created.

Distinctive features of the material are its strength and good elongation. The composition of the thin linen contains cotton; when sewing coats and cardigans, material with wool is used.

Satin is a cotton fabric that has a satin sheen. Light summer dresses, skirts, sundresses are sewn from it. The colors of such canvases are very diverse. Here and options in peas and a cage, animalistic motives, flower arrangements. Italian cotton sateen has a natural origin. It contains the highest quality threads. NSGarments made from such a fabric are highly breathable, absorb moisture, do not cause allergies, while being able to withstand a sufficient number of washes. Cotton sateen is also used for sewing bed linen, such products can diversify the interior and make it unique.

Organza products by Italian masters also have their fans. This fabric, often with a shine or “chameleon” effect, is light and airy. Organza will look good in multi-layer products, in clothes with ruffles and gathers. Usually used for sewing wedding dresses, evening dresses, elegant blouses, suits. Combines well with other fabrics matched to organza.

Neoprene is a two-sided 100% viscose with a dark front side and a light beige shade on the other side. As for neoprene, products made from this material can be found on store shelves in the form of tracksuits, gloves or coats.

Used reps for sewing suits, dresses, trousers. The material consists of almost 50% viscose, also contains more than 45% cotton, elastane is present.

Cotton can be called one of the most common materials, which is almost 100% natural raw materials, and only 5% are impurities.

Benefits of cotton fabric:

• the material is able to well absorb moisture of human skin without getting wet;
• it is highly resistant to tearing;
• provides natural air exchange without creating a greenhouse effect;
• the material is hypoallergenic, it can be used by babies;
• it is simple and unpretentious to care for.

The disadvantages include the fact that the material quickly wrinkles and wears out.

Among the manufacturers from Italy, engaged in the production of fabrics, several well-known companies should be distinguished.

• VB CANONICO. Textiles from this manufacturer are considered the most popular in Europe. The factory was founded in 1663 in Biella. This town is located near the Alps. Both inexpensive materials and elite, exclusive fabrics are produced here.

• Dormeuil. This brand was founded in 1842 by Jules Dormel. The company offers materials from tweed and flannel to cashmere and mohair.

• Drago. This brand is still relatively young. His factory is also located in Biella, the center of textile production. The highlight of the Drago house is the release of flannel with a predominance of unpretentious patterns and the presence of calm shades.

• Zegna. This production is located in Trivero. On the market, materials from Zegna are positioned as luxury products. For everyday collection, shades in brown are often chosen. For the release, options from the Anteprima collection are more suitable with the presence of large cells, juicy colors in red, purple, grassy green or pink.

You can buy products from Italy in online stores; stock shops are also popular, where you can buy fabrics from past collections. At the same time, you can see trendy branded designer items here.

When choosing a fabric, you should decide in advance what kind of product the material will be designed for.

• Warm fabrics are more suitable for sewing jackets or coats.
• Shoes and bags are sewn from dense materials.
• Textiles will be the ideal choice for creating furniture upholstery, bed linen, tablecloths, curtains and curtains, bedspreads.
• The most environmentally friendly canvases are made of natural material. However, when choosing them, it should be borne in mind that they wrinkle quickly and are not as durable.
• Products made from synthetic raw materials look brighter and more practical.Such material tolerates numerous washes well, does not fade, does not fade in the sun, and is wear-resistant.

Cashmere, jacquard or jersey are more often used when sewing business clothes and suits. For swimwear, sportswear, blended fabrics with elastane or lycra are chosen.