MATERIALS

Material/Fiber	Mark	Characteristics
NATURAL FIBRES
BAMBUS		Usually natural fibres of bamboo and eco cotton mixture; offers a pleasantly cool sensation.
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.
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.