Basic knowledge of cotton and linen fabrics
Today, the editor will take you to understand the characteristics of cotton and linen fabrics, common quality problems and causes, what are the prevention methods and repair methods?
The advantages and disadvantages of cotton and linen fabrics
The difference between linen and ramie
The first is the appearance. Ramie products have obvious wrinkles and sharp edges, while linen products have larger, natural wrinkles and will slowly spread out;
The second is the cloth surface , the structure of ramie is very loose, the gaps between the warp and weft lines of the fabric are large, and the fabric structure of linen is very full, and the drapeability is particularly good;
Third, when exposed to water, ramie products harden, while linen products It’s very soft.
Common quality problem categories of cotton and linen products
1. Fabric shrinkage
2. Fading of fabrics
(1) Uniform fading and color matching of fabrics
Note: Clothes are washed normally Fades evenly during the process, without stains or flowers
(2) Fabric fading (uneven fading)
Note: Clothes fade unevenly during normal washing, with stains and flowers
(3) Fabric faded ( Printing and dyeing (fading)
Explanation: The color fastness of fabric printing and dyeing does not meet the standard, causing fading
3. Fabric Cracks and yarn collapse
Explanation: Garment rips refer to the fact that the clothing is stretched by external forces during use, causing the fabric yarns to slip in the warp or weft direction at the seams, resulting in seam openings. The phenomenon of disconnection. Yarn collapse is when the yarn breaks under a certain force.
4. The fabric is yellowed and the gloss is reduced
Explanation: During the washing and storage process, the color of the fabric is compared with the original color, and the color turns yellow, without the previous color freshness
5. The fabric is white
Note: During the washing and storage process, the color of the fabric is compared with the original color. The color turns white and the surface looks like a layer of fog
6.Fabricwrinkles
Note:Afterwashingorwearing,Theclothesareuneven.
7. Low color fastness to wet rubbing
Explanation: When the fabric is wet, it will not interact with other fabrics Color fastness to rubbing. For example, if you wear cotton or linen clothes, your clothes will get wet when it rains, and the color will get mixed into your coat or bag.
