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Materials & maintenance
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MATERIALS
Material/fibre
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Mark |
Characteristics |
NATURAL FIBRES
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| BAMBOO |
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Usually natural fibres of bamboo and eco cotton mixture; offers a pleasantly cool sensation. |
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| COTTON |
CO/BW |
Natural fibre of plant origin – very absorbent material. Can be ironed at high temperature. Can be processed to obtain lustrous quality, wrinkle-resistance, and minimise shrinking. |
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| SILK |
SE |
Natural material of luxurious appearance, pleasant to skin. Slightly more demanding care required. |
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| FLAX |
LI |
Very absorbent material with natural shine. Can be washed and ironed at high temperatures. |
FIBRES OF NATURAL ORIGIN
| VISCOSE |
VI |
Regenerated cellulose fibre. Material is pleasant to touch and pleasant to wear due to airy sensation. |
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| MODAL |
CMD |
Regenerated cellulose fibre with high specific firmness and elasticity in wet conditions. Material is pleasant to touch, softer than viscose and nice to wear due to airy sensation. |
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| ACETATE |
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Modified cellulose. Material of noble appearance, with volume and nicely falling, wrinkles slightly. Easy maintenance at low temperatures. |
MODERN FIBRES
| POLYAMIDE |
PA, PA6, PA66 |
Synthetic fibre, solid and sturdy, does not wrinkle. Easy maintenance at low temperatures. |
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| POLYESTER |
PES |
Synthetic fibre, similar either to wool, silk or cotton. Solid and sturdy, neither wrinkles nor shrinks. Easy to maintain, and dries quickly. |
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| ELASTAN |
EL |
Material with high elasticity and stretching characteristics, used in mixtures with other fibres for tight-fitting garments. |
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