Fabric Guide

Fabric Guide

Cotton

• Aerates to keeps the body warm in winter and cool in summer
• Does subject to damage by sunlight
• Becomes stronger when wet
• Commonly found in T Shirts, Singlets and Sun Dresses
• Can be machine washed
• Generally creases after washing
• Withstands hot temperatures
• Warm - Hot Iron

Linen

• Keeps the body cool
• Durable
• Has a tendency to crease
• Most commonly found in casual tops, dresses, pants and skirts.
• Can usually be machine washed, however some decorative linens need to be dry cleaned
• Can crinkle easily

Nylon

• Has stretch and elasticity
• Resistant to heat and water
• Most commonly mixed with other blends, used in party dresses and garments with stretch
• Generally can be machine washed
• Can be tumbled dried (low temperature)
• Creates static
• Warm Iron if necessary

Polyester

• Resistant to crinkles, sunlight and shrinkage
• Can become clammy in hot temperatures
• Most commonly used for dresses, tops, linings and skirts
• Generally can be machine washed
• Can be tumbled dried (low temperature)
• Warm Iron if necessary

Rayon

• Soft on skin and comfortable to wear
• Breathable
• Wrinkles easily
• Most commonly found in dresses, tops and linings
• Generally cold hand wash or dry clean
• Do not wring or twist
• Moderate Iron on reverse while still damp is best

Silk

• Comfortable and absorbent
• Luxurious
• Most commonly used for blouses, high fashion garments and formal dresses
• Usually dry clean only
• Some silks can be hand washed if they have embellishments
• Never bleach silk