Cloth chintz: properties and application
When buying clothes or other knitwear, it is very important to pay attention to the fabric composition. After all, each material has its own properties. This article describes a kind of fabric, such as chintz.
What is Cloth Chintz?
This is a natural material, which is created by the way of linen weave. Cloth chintz is very soft and delicate to the touch. Therefore, it is often used for sewing summer clothes.
World designers for creating their collectionsoften use chintz (cloth). What it is - all is well known since childhood. This material is made entirely of cotton. Therefore, cotton is a natural and ecological fabric.
What is made of chintz
Cloth chintz is mainly used for sewing such products:
- complete sets of bed-clothes;
- men's and women's shirts;
- thin outerwear;
- products for children.
Especially often from calico sew clothes for newborns. This soft and light fabric is very safe for the baby and does not cause skin irritation.
Properties of the fabric
Choosing a cloth chintz for sewing someit is important to take into account its properties. So, this material does not last at all. Therefore, it is most suitable for making clothes of free cut. An important property of cotton fabric is its lightness and airiness. This means that the body in products made of such material will "breathe".
Cotton fabric does not require ironing after washing. It is enough to shake a twisted piece well and straighten up strong jams.
Because of its natural composition, the cotton is goodsuitable for applying rich and vivid drawings. But, unfortunately, the paint on this material is not preserved for a long time. After washing, the pattern fades, and the fabric itself becomes thin and soft. Thus, the calico article can be worn for no longer than two seasons.
To a large extent, the life of the calico garment is affected by the correctness of care. So, observance of simple rules of washing and drying will allow to keep appearance of products longer.
How did the cotton fabric
There is an opinion that the chintz originated in Russia. But there are historical facts that prove another origin of this material. So, for a very long time people have learned to grow cotton and make white fibers out of it. And in the XII century in India for the first time produced cotton fabric.
First of the calico, blankets were made, which helped people to endure extreme heat. During the Crusades this cloth was brought to Europe. And it came to Russia in the late XVII century.
European countries used cottonmaking clothes, rugs, different blankets and blankets. Nowadays this material is distributed in all countries of the world and is very popular in the textile industry.
Fabric of the factory "Shuiski cotton"
The largest manufacturer of chintz isRussian factory "Shuyskie cotton". The fabric of this brand is sold on the domestic market of the Russian Federation and is exported to many countries of the world. In addition, the factory sews the sets of bed linens of the highest quality.
Today the enterprise has more than 30 representative offices and constantly increases production volumes.
The main advantage of the Shuya cotton products is the full production cycle. That is, the factory is engaged in the production of fabric, its coloring and tailoring.