Different types of fabrics and their patterns (3)

In general, a number of yarns are used for the formation of fabrics and also a number of techniques are used for producing fabrics such as weaving, knitting, and felting. The type of fabrics is different because of the fabric formation techniques, machinery used for producing them, and finishing techniques.

Each fabric has a unique name for it to be identified among others based on their textures, designs, weaving patterns, aesthetic values, fiber source, the place where the fabrics are originated, etc. we are here to show some of the fabrics, their uses and formation, etc. Below is the knowledge of them.

12.Charmeuse Fabric

Woven Fabric

Charmeuse is a kind of lightweight satin weave fabric, made by 100% silk in the past but generally changes into polyester fiber now. It has smooth touch, elegant sheen, and high drapability, which make the Charmeuse fabric become a wonderful choice for lingerie and elegant evening gowns.

13.Corduroy Fabric

Woven Fabric

Corduroy is made from main textile fibers with one warp and two fillings.

After it is woven, coat the back of the cloth with glue, then cut the floats of pile yarn from the center. The glue can protect the filling from drawing out. After that, the glue would be removed from the surface, then comes to the brushing, waxing, and singeings to become the velvetlike ribbed finish.

14.Cheese Cloth

Woven Fabric

It is a lightweight sheer fabric with an open weave. It has a low count fabric consisting of carded yarns. It was used for wrapping cheese or meat and hence at the beginning and that is why it got this name. It is neither strong nor durable. It is not only for the dresses of women and children but also applies to drapery fabrics. Due to its open structure, it does not require much ironing.

15.Cheviot Fabric

Woven Fabric

Cheviot is a woolen fabric made by the wool of Cheviot sheep, but now also made from other types of wool or from blends of wool and man-made fibers in plain or various twill weaves. Cheviot fabric is fine, soft, and pliable. the fabric has a crispness of texture like the serge but much rougher and heavier.

16.Chiffon Fabric

Woven Fabric

Chiffon basically refers to a light plain weaved sheer fabric with a soft drape of alternate Sand Z-twist crepe yarns. The twist in the crepe yarns puckers the fabric slightly in both directions after weaving, giving it some stretch and a slightly rough feel. These fabrics when held up to the light, strongly resembles closely woven netting.