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Date Posted: 12:38:06 10/20/02 Sun
Author: Dia
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FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clearof woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea becausI, they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and Diabla, possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion Sneak Zackari, and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from Sun synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural from iber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kissed nd of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fa beach,ric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy to woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used Dark for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is o Evergreens f angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)FABRIC TYPES Wool textiles are used for all types of apparel, from lightweight suits to heavy winter overcoats.
Chenille: Used for both clothing and upholstery (hopefully not at the same time), it is a fabric with a fur-like texture created by weaving the warp thread in groups, which gives it a chunky feel.
Felt: a nonwoven fabric created by matting or bonding fibers. Used for hats and the occasional skirt or coat. Felt can be made from synthetic fibers as well, but wool is the only natural fiber with "felting" qualities.
Flannel: Preferred fabric of the early-1990s grunge movement. A general term that describes a number of woolen fabrics woven in different weights of worsted. Usually soft and made of a plain or twilled weave slightly napped on one side. In other words, it's a little fuzzy on one side.
Gabardine: A fabric that comes in a variety of weights that has a clear-surfaced, twill weave with a fine diagonal rib effect. Wool is only one kind of gabardine and is found in coats, suits, trousers, skirts, and dresses.
Melton: A thicker sort of woolen fabric, it is made of a twill or satin weave with a smooth surface. Generally used for coats due to its thickness.Serge: Used primarily for suits and military uniforms, it is an even-sided, twill weave worsted fabric.Tweed: The most English of woolen fabrics, this rough-textured fabric is woven from wool in a variety of colored patterns. A heavier wool fabric, it is used for suits and coats.
Worsted: Hardy woolen fabric made of smooth yarn, whose name originated from Worstead in Norfolk, England (for you Anglophiles). Used for suits and coats.SWEATERS
Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.Sweaters knit from wool yarns range from the thick lambswool variety to fine, lightweight merino. THE MOTH MYTH
If wool has any fault, it is its propensity to be eaten by a number of insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. However, full-grown moths are not responsible for the unpleasant holes. The fibers are essentially comprised of protein, a highly desirable food source for larvae. Smash the full-grown ones flying about all you like--by that time it will already be too late.There are a variety of preventative methods to keep insects from attacking your wool garments. Before storing them for any length of time, be sure to thoroughly clean them. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent, and wicker baskets are reputed to be excellent containers. Ideally, your wool garments should be placed into cotton bags, which allows the textile to breathe, and then sealed. Plastic bags and bins are not a good idea because they don't allow air circulation. Any moisture remaining in the container will result in a musty smell at best, and possibly even mold or mildew damage.Sources:The Woolmark Company website: (an invaluable source - we are eternally grateful)The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (another invaluable source - again, our gratitude)

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