Comfortable to wear and comfortable in sewing American cotton - a gift for needlewomen
For the last seven millennia, cotton has been cultivated by people. And it all started with the craftsmen who live on the banks of the ancient Indus River. They also woven the first cotton canvas.
Evaluating the technical quality of cotton and the material obtained from it, ancient people began to sell cotton to different countries.
Because of the high cost of importing raw cotton from India,Pakistan and China in the southern American states began to appear their plantations. In 1556, the first harvest was registered in Florida. Since then, the popularity and relevance of natural cotton material from the US is growing every day.
Distinctive features of American cotton cloth
American cotton is mercerizedA natural linen in which the cotton thread is devoid of fluffiness ("combed"). Mercerization is an expensive technological procedure. It was invented by John Mercer in 1844 and is based on the enrichment of natural plant cellulose fibers with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
As a result, their cell wall swells,increases the area of the fiber surface, which becomes very smooth and acquires a brilliant appearance. In the mercerization process, the chemical structure of long-fiber cotton threads changes, and the fabric (American cotton) becomes stronger and more easily color-treated.
Products made of such a material are more attractive,Comfortable to wear and comfortable to clean. They can not spoil the bright sun rays, nor frequent washing. Things are not completely deformed and retain their original shape for a long time.
Advantages of cotton fabric from America
Mercerized American cotton hasmany advantages that distinguish it from the total mass of natural cotton fabrics (chintz, poplin, staple, satin, coarse calico, oxford, cambric, mal-mal). He has:
- exquisite shine;
- resistant bright colors;
- softness and silky;
- high operational qualities;
- hygroscopicity (easily absorbs moisture and does not interfere with its evaporation from the skin);
- excellent air permeability (does not break skin breathing);
- zero electrostatic;
- strong smooth threads;
- increased non-rupture;
- high hypoallergenicity (does not cause irritation on the skin, having increased sensitivity);
- reduced shrinkage after washing and dry cleaning.
Varieties of American cotton cloth
For the embodiment of creative ideas sewing craftsmen produced American cotton of different quality:
- with a web of standard density;
- 100% natural cambric for making summer outfits;
- flannel (winter variant of cotton American cloth);
- micro-velvet (cloth in fine hem - cotton nap material);
- for sewing bags, jackets, umbrellas, raincoats - coated fabrics;
- for sewing jackets, pants, interior textiles - cotton fabric of increased density;
- for sewing curtains, bed linen, raincoats or renovation of upholstered furniture - material such as Deco-Sateen (deco-satin, cotton with a thick twill weave).
Suppliers of American cotton
Almost all American cotton,supplied to Russia, is produced in US factories: Robert Kaufman, Fabriqwilt, Timeless Treasur, Benartex, Rowan, Classic Cotton, Free Spirit, Baum Textille Mills.
From a variety of high-quality and beautiful fabrics fromAmerica can get dizzy! All these materials are perfect for most kinds of needlework (sewing, quilt, patchwork, skill of application)! A huge range of colors allows you to create bright, colorful wonders.
Juicy to the touch juicy fabrics will be replenishedlack of positive ideas in creative projects and design studies. Matter in peas and in a Turkish cucumber, a cloth with hearts, cloth with roses and chicken will give a holiday to those who love to sew!
A cheerful summer coloring will allow you to diversify your wardrobe with older summer outfits or baby clothes, "tasty" to equip your city dwelling and country house.
