MATERIALS
Material/Fiber | Mark | Characteristics |
NATURAL FIBRES | ||
BAMBUS | 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. |
SILK | SE | Natural material of luxurious appearance, pleasant to skin. Slightly more demanding care required. |
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. |
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. |
ACETATE | Modified cellulose. Material of noble appearance, with volume and nicely falling, wrinkles slightly. Easy maintenance at low temperatures. |
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WOLL | WO | Belongs among natural protein fibre of animal origin – sheep hair of various origins. It is very hygroscopic – it can take in as much as 40 % of moisture. Wool is among the lightest natural fibres and is very flexible. It's a material with the highest absorption rate (up to 33% without feeling it's wet); it is a good heat isolator (protects from cold and heat) and does not wrinkle much: it demands attentive care – manual washing at low temperatures, gentle processing and special washing agents. |
MODERN FIBRES | ||
POLYAMIDE | PA, PA6, PA66 | Synthetic fibre, solid and sturdy, does not wrinkle. Easy maintenance at low temperatures. |
POLYESTER | PES | Synthetic fibre, similar either to wool, silk or cotton. Solid and sturdy, neither wrinkles nor shrinks. Easy to maintain, and dries quickly. |
ELASTAN | EL | Material with high elasticity and stretching characteristics, used in mixtures with other fibres for tight-fitting garments. |
POLYURETANE | PUR | Belongs among chemical fibres from synthetic polymers. Polyurethane is composed from a chain of organic units, connected with urethane links. Formulations of polyurethane represent a very wide spectrum of rigidity and thickness. Polyurethane is widely used for the creation of various adjustable foams, linings, rigid foams, etc. |
METALLIC THREADS | ME | Metallic threads mainly appear with woven fabric and embroidery. Through time, their use of materials and process of thread manufacturing has changed significantly – today, the most commonly used metallic threads are the aluminium ones. |