What Is Cotton Tulle Fabric?
Cotton is one of the most abundant fibers in the world and is known for its strength, softness and ability to breathe. It has a slight give to it that makes it a good fabric for sewing, and it can be used as a soft layer of tulle for many fashion applications. Does this Spark an idea?
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History of Tulle
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Its name originates from the French town of Tulle, pronounced tool, at some time in the 1700s. Knitting a fabric with hexagonal meshes, the French made this lightweight and delicate looking fabric.
Structure
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By using a hexagonal design in the fabric, similar to a honeycomb pattern, the fabric is surprisingly strong. The use of this geometry allows the tension in the threads to retain its shape.
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Features
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Cotton tulle is usually made by a machine using the threading pattern to create the structure of the fabric. Often times cotton tulle is starched to maintain a shape for the fabric's application.
Uses
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Tulle is used in high fashion for veils or clothing accents. It's the common material used to create the layers and layers for the famous tutus ballerinas wear. Other uses include wedding gowns, costumes and as insect netting.
Considerations
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Tulle is also made from silk, rayon, nylon, wool, polyamide, polyester and lurex. Each type of material has its own characteristics, yet all are made to add volume to a fabric, give it transparency or the look of delicacy--the trademarks of tulle.
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References
- Photo Credit petticoat image by Susanne Güttler from Fotolia.com
