What is a crepe suit fabric and where is it used?
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Suit crepe is a soft and practical fabric that is in high demand among customers. It is highly regarded for its durability and good looks.
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What it is?
Crepe suit is a fabric that began to be made back in the 19th century. But at that time, the material was not very popular. Therefore, the technology for creating such a fabric was temporarily forgotten. Interest in it resumed in the 60s of the last century. Since then, the material has come into common use.
Initially, this fabric was made from cotton and fine wool. Nowadays, synthetic fabrics can also be included in the costume.
This allows you to reduce the cost of textiles, as well as improve its performance.
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There are several varieties of costume crepe.
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Crepe satin. One side of this material is shiny and smooth. The second is matte and slightly rough. Most often, this type of crepe is used for sewing dresses and suits.
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- Crepe stretch. This fabric stretches beautifully. Moreover, it is very soft and pleasant to the touch. Both adults and children like this material.
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- Wool crepe. The fabric has a relief texture and has a pleasant matte sheen. It is thin, but at the same time quite dense. The material is perfect for sewing warm suits.
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- Crepe diagonal. The soft ribbed fabric is often used for jackets and fall outerwear.
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Products made from all these materials can now be easily found on the market.
Pros and cons of the material
Suit crepe has many benefits.
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Strength. This material is primarily appreciated for its durability. It is difficult to break it. Products made from such fabric serve their owners for a long time.
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Elasticity. The material stretches well.For this reason, various garments are sewn from it. Such things fit perfectly on any figure.
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Attractiveness. Products made from such crepe are available in a variety of colors. They look very beautiful. If you provide things with proper care, they will retain their visual appeal for a long time.
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Practicality. Products made from costume crepe do not stretch and almost do not shrink. Animal hair, lint and small debris do not stick to them.
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Air permeability. Suit crepe perfectly permeates air, it is very comfortable in things made of this fabric at any time of the year. The material is also hypoallergenic. Therefore, clothes made of costume crepe can be worn by all people.
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There are practically no drawbacks to this material. But all buyers note that the fabric is demanding to care for.
If washed in too hot water, it will quickly lose its attractiveness. In addition, it is worth noting that high-quality crepe fabrics are quite expensive.
Areas of use
As the name implies, costume crepe is most often used for sewing clothes. It is used to make the following items.
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A uniform. Most often, office and school uniforms are sewn from costume crepe. The material is also used for sewing business suits.
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Dresses and skirts. These outfits are suitable for girls and women of any age. Suit products are sewn on any figure.
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Coat. Woolen costume crepe can be used for sewing light autumn clothes. Coats and raincoats made of this material are warm and cozy.
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This fabric is also used for sewing home textiles. Covers for chairs and armchairs, tablecloths, decorative pillows and blankets are sewn from it. All these products fit perfectly into the interior of any room.
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Care rules
When buying a thing made of costume crepe, you should carefully study the tag sewn into the base of the product. It usually contains a description of all the features of caring for the selected material.
In general, owners of costume crepe items should adhere to the following tips.
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Wash things at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. If possible, it is best to do it manually.
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Liquid detergents are best used for washing. They rinse out better. Therefore, no streaks remain on the fabric.
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Do not use bleaches with aggressive ingredients to clean suit crepe. This will damage the item. If things are very dirty and you cannot clean them at home, it is better to give your clothes to dry cleaning.
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It is forbidden to dry items from a suit in a drying machine. Do not dry them in direct sunlight. After all, this leads to the rapid fading of things.
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It is not necessary to iron the crepe costume items. But if there is such a need, things must be turned out before ironing.
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You can store things both on hangers and folded. Clothes and home textiles that are not used for a long time should be placed in paper or linen bags.
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By providing proper care for their belongings, a person can extend the life of their products.