Overview of jacket fabrics
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Modern human life cannot be imagined without jackets, which have become the most popular outerwear. They can be light, thick, winter, spring, in no way inferior to down jackets.
Every year, more and more requirements are put forward for them, which depend on the season, purpose, and also the materials that were used in the production process. The material says a lot, including the features of the wearable of the product.
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Peculiarities
Jacket fabrics must have certain properties and qualities so that the product can ultimately fully fulfill its functions. First of all, such fabrics should be practical and durable, since outerwear is constantly exposed to mechanical stress, the influence of the external environment and other factors. That is why, for such purposes, in most cases, synthetic fibers are used, which are famous for their reliability and ability to cope with heavy loads.
Among the most popular today polyester, nylon and polyamide. In addition, some high cost jackets may include natural ingredients such as cotton and wool. As a result, they become more pleasant to the touch and have an attractive appearance.
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For most jackets, it is very important that they are water-repellent, for which they are impregnated with the help of special compounds and dried in special devices. One of the most effective impregnations is Pvc... As a result, the fabric is quite dense and boasts not only its water-repellent properties, but also the ability to resist the effects of fire. In addition, such a product perfectly retains heat and does not become electrified during use.
For expensive jackets, a silver coating is also used, which repels water and has a silvery tint.
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A huge number of varieties of jacket fabrics are presented on the modern market, which differ in the characteristics of use, wear resistance and strength, as well as other characteristics. It is with these criteria in mind that certain materials are selected for sewing outerwear.
Oxford
This material first appeared in Scotland, and is now considered one of the most popular in the production of jackets. It is a mat-like fabric that is renowned for its resistance to wear and tear. The fabric is woven not from single fibers, but from whole bundles, which provides incredible strength and reliability of the product. The fabric got its name from the fact that it first began to be used for sewing shirts worn by students of the university of the same name. Now this form is considered one of the most prestigious in Europe.
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Today, nylon and polyamide are also used in the production of oxford jackets, which allows not only to make the manufacture cheaper, but also to achieve water repellency. For the production of jackets, oxford is used with thick fibers, as well as a special coating to protect against moisture. It is the same material that is actively used in the process of making tourist tents. Among the distinctive advantages of this material are its ability to absorb moisture, hygiene and wear resistance.
In addition, Oxford boasts a density that will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the strength of the finished product.
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Moleskin
This material is considered the ideal fabric for the production of jackets. It was invented relatively recently, but is already being marketed as a fabric that is ideal for durable jackets and outerwear. A distinctive feature of the canvas is that it is 100% made of polyester, so it boasts a shiny surface. This gives the material the ability to repel moisture, even if no special coating compounds were used in the manufacture of the jacket.
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In addition to its ability to repel water, moleskin boasts excellent air permeability, strength and resistance to wear. In most cases, in the production process of jackets from this fabric, double sewing is used, due to which it is possible to guarantee the retention of heat inside the garment itself. That is why jackets are usually not made with lining, which has a positive effect on their lightness.
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Jordan
A distinctive feature of this fabric is that it is unpretentious in care, so it can be washed automatically in the washing machine. In addition, jackets from Jordan are usually used by athletes who go in for skiing. The fact is that this material allows the body to breathe, which is of paramount importance in active sports.
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Greta
This material for jackets is considered 100% practical, as it is distinguished by its unique fibers. Both cotton and polyester are used in the production of greta, so the final material was able to absorb the advantages of both. Usually the first layer is presented in the form of synthetic fibers, but the second is completely natural., which has a positive effect not only on strength characteristics, but also on comfort.
It is the high level of comfort that makes this material so popular in the process of creating outerwear. In addition, when using special impregnations, the jacket can boast of water-repellent characteristics and good density. Very often, the material is used to create children's jackets and special clothing for law enforcement agencies. Among the distinctive advantages of this material are its environmental safety, hypoallergenicity and good density, which positively affects the durability and reliability of the product.
Very often, the material is used to create jackets for the military, where, in addition to water-repellent impregnation, a special impregnation is also used for resistance to oil.
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Duspo
It is a versatile fabric that is made by weaving polyamide fibers. This material is for everything 100% synthetic, which provides it with incredible strength and durability. The presence of special membrane layers guarantees excellent performance properties of the jacket. In addition, this material is offered in almost any color scheme, which makes it an excellent choice for outerwear. The use of a special impregnation in the process of manufacturing jackets not only provides additional properties, but also gives a more attractive appearance, making the product glossy or shiny.
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Duspo is able to provide reliable protection from the wind, but at the same time allows the body to breathe and has good wear resistance. This canvas does not deteriorate under the influence of direct sunlight and is not afraid of temperature extremes. That is why the material is very often used to make tracksuits. The advantage of this material is also that it does not need any special care. Washing can be carried out automatically in a washing machine.
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Taslan
This material is also completely synthetic, but here it is used in the manufacturing process rep weave. It is thanks to this that the jacket turns out very durable and capable of providing reliable protection against all weather conditions... In order to make the fabric more dense and also to ensure durability, reinforced nylon threads are often used, which are also famous for their water-repellent characteristics. All this ensures high strength of the final product and makes it resistant to any mechanical stress.
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The huge popularity of this fabric is also due to the fact that it does not absorb sweat and grease, which is of paramount importance for outerwear.... That is why the material is actively used in the process of making demi-season jackets for both adults and children. In addition, the canvas is actively used in the process of creating outerwear for athletes. It is quite easy to take care of the fabric, because it can be washed anywhere, and the water temperature can be up to 40 degrees.
The unique structure and the presence of synthetic fibers makes it possible not to iron the jackets after washing them.
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Tafetta
This is a fairly affordable fabric, which at the same time has an attractive appearance. In the process of obtaining fabric nylon and polyester fibers are used, which guarantees product resistance to wear and tear and any solvents.
The only drawback of such a fabric is that it quickly becomes electrified, but at the same time it boasts that it does not absorb moisture. The presence of polyester fibers ensures that the material will not deteriorate under the influence of sunlight, therefore, taffeta is very often used in the process of making demi-season autumn jackets.
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Given the fact that this material can be both thin and too dense, fabric with medium values is usually used for sewing, which is additionally processed using special compounds. Due to the fact that the material practically does not absorb moisture, it will be quite easy to wash such a product. During the drying process, do not use any heating devices, and it is best to leave it to dry in the open air.
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Diagonal
A distinctive feature of this material is the presence of a twill weave. The diagonal can be made from natural fibers or mixed with artificial ones. The latter option is just usually used for sewing jackets and other outerwear.
Among the distinctive advantages of the material are its elasticity, wear resistance and strength, which has a positive effect on the durability of the finished product. In addition, the diagonal retains its shape perfectly even during washing.
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Areas of use
Due to their unique properties, jacket fabrics can also be used for sewing tourist equipment, furniture, children's clothing and other similar items. Very often, these fabrics are used to create winter trousers, tracksuits and riding clothes. In addition, jacket fabrics are an excellent solution for making down jackets. It is thanks to them that the final product can boast of its resistance to wear and tear, ability to retain body heat and water-repellent characteristics.
Thus, jackets have become a very dense part of human life and practically replaced other types of outerwear. Many requirements are put forward for the fabrics that are used in the process of their manufacture, therefore, it is necessary to choose the material correctly and read its description so that the final product can fully fulfill its functions. Fabrics are available with a membrane, made of quilted materials or reinforced with additional insulation, which allows you to get a comfortable jacket at the exit.
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