Introducing Lyocell Fabric Lyocell is a cellulose fiber produced through dry jet wet spinning, using wood pulp as its source. Unlike rayon, another wood pulp-derived fabric, lyocell does not require carbon sulfide during its spinning process, making it an environmentally friendlier option. Lyocell fabric can be either...
Polyester vs Polyamide: Understanding the Difference Polyester and polyamide are often confused, so let's clarify their distinctions. Polyester Polyester is a type of plastic widely used in textiles. It falls under the category of "commodity plastics," along with PE, PP, PVC, and PS. Polyester clothing, such as PET,...
The Distinction Between Spandex and Lycra Spandex and Lycra are often confused, so let's clarify their differences. Spandex vs. Lycra: Lycra can be called spandex, but not all spandex can be labeled as Lycra. Lycra is a registered trademark by DuPont, while spandex is a type of stretchy...
What is 'Moisture Wicking' fabric, and how exactly does that work? Basically moisture wicking means that moisture or sweat is soaked into the fibre, and then released shortly after. While you wear a garment made of moisture wicking fabric, your garment will feel dry even as...
The Pantone company in New York has forecast these colours for spring 2021: 14-1050 Marigold 15-4020 Cerulean 18-1248 Rust 13-0647 Illuminating 18-4140 French Blue 13-0117 Green Ash 16-1529 Burnt Coral 16-5938 Mint 17-3628 Amethyst Orchid 18-2043 Raspberry Sorbet 19-4016 Inkwell 17-5104 Ultimate Gray 11-0110 Buttercream 14-1127 Desert Mist 16-0632 Willow Read the full article here. Prepare your 2021 colours for lab dip...
