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About Georgette Fabric:
Georgette fabric is a textile traditionally
made from silk, although synthetic fibers
such as polyester are sometimes used as
well. The thing that makes georgette fabric
distinctive is the crinkly crepe-light texture,
which feels slightly rough and dull, but
gives the fabric a bouncy, flowing look.
Many fabric stores carry georgette fabric
in a range of colors and prints for various
projects. Department stores also carry clothing
and drapery made from georgette.
Washing & Cleaning Instruction:
As a general rule, georgette fabric can
be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent
and hung to dry, although it should be kept
out of the sun to avoid fading.
About Chiffon Fabric:
Chiffon is a textile made from silk,
cotton, nylon, polyester, or rayon. It tends
to be sheer, with a faint shimmer and a
simple weave. When held up to the light,
chiffon strongly resembles closely woven
netting. Chiffon is generally used in evening
and formal wear, since it drapes well and
can add a floaty look to gowns and dresses.
It is also notoriously difficult to work
with, because of the slippery texture of
the fabric. Most fabric stores carry several
forms of chiffon in varying colors. The
name comes from an Old French word for rag.
Washing & Cleaning Instruction:
However, the fabric is still delicate
enough that it should be hand washed with
cold water only and never run through a
washing machine.
As a general rule, one should work slowly
and steadily with chiffon, taking care not
to run it through a sewing machine too quickly
or it will bunch and gather.
About Crepe Fabric:
The word crape is the English form of the
French word crepe. Crape, or crepe, is a
type of silk fabric. Crepe de Chine, or
Canton crape, is soft and has a wavy look
to its surface. The other kind of crape
is associated with Great Britain rather
than China and is hard with a crimped, or
crisp, appearance.
Soft crape is used to make Indian saris
for many reasons. It's a season-spanning
fabric that is easy to care for. Since it
has a naturally wrinkled-looking texture
to start with it needs little, if any, ironing.
Also, soft crape is airy and wraps and drapes
well on the body. Fancy evening crape saris
often feature embroidery in metallic threads
and sparkling beads or gems.
Washing or Cleaning Instruction:
Crepe (Silk fabric), Dry-clean, Cool iron,
Polyester Crepe (Special fabric), Hand wash
or Cool machine wash
About Brasso Fabric:
Brasso fabric is a unique type of fabric
in which the layers are burned to form the
design. Dramatic effects and colors are
created that are not possible with simple
dye methods.
Brasso fabric is often seen in the beautiful
Indian saris or sarees. The chiffon Brasso
fabrics have a flattering drape that is
well suited to a sari. The vibrant colors
and special effects also compliment traditional
sari styles.
Washing or Cleaning Instruction:
Dry Clean Only. Do not iron directly
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