THE FLOWY CHIFFONS
Chiffon is a lightweight plain-woven fabric with mesh like weave that gives it transparent appearance. The word Chiffon has a French origin which means a cloth. It is primarily made from cotton, silk or synthetic fibers like nylon, rayon and polyester. Chiffon at Kapda Shop is most commonly used to weave Sarees, Dresses and Scarves.
It is a plain balanced weave where similar weighted weft and warp threads are used on the loom for manufacturing. The criss-cross pattern weave which is generally used for Chiffon, gives the fabric a checkered, mesh like effect. The yarns used in weaving the fabric are alternately twisted which results in the slight crumpling of fabric in different directions. As a precaution, craftsmen work slowly and steadily with this fabric. If the fabric is stretched during the sewing process, it may bunch together and ruin the whole stitch. The stitching must be very clean and fine to improve the finished appearance.
It is made from silk is the most popular variant of the fabric. The shimmer texture of silk fabric makes the Chiffon look more appealing. Though it is lightweight, the fabric has considerable strength. Due to its manufacturing from natural silk fiber, it is a more expensive than the synthetic Chiffon. In the form of Saree, the fabric adds shimmer and texture to the overall appearance.
This fabric is also used to create Kurtis, Salwar Kameez, Scarves, Belts, and accents. The use of this fabric in layering an attire can be seen aplenty. It adds volume to a garment and is often used as the base fabric for embroideries and appliques. This sheer fabric is also used to manufacture home furnishing products such as embellished sofa covers and curtains.
Chiffon outfits should preferably be hand-washed or slow machine washed with extra care so that the fabric does not get frayed.
It is advisable not to wash these outfits with any other clothes especially in the first few wash cycles as it may bleed color. Also, the duration of wash cycle should be kept short as this fabric starts loosing color if kept in water for a longer duration.