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An Overview Of Different Types Of Lightweight Fabric

 

Introduction

It is a sunny day, and you will go for an outing, then lightweight clothing will be the best choice for you. Because on sunny days, your comfort largely depends on the lightness, air permeability, and moisture absorbency of your clothing. Lightweight fabrics are light in weight, have good air permeability, and are also good moisture absorbent depending on raw materials and finishes.

Woman wearing a Lightweight Fabric Dress

Lightweight fabrics have a variety of end uses. These can be used for making fancy dresses, wedding dresses, blouses, lingerie, scarves, sashes, home décor, and so on.

Definition   

According to the meaning of its name, the fabric having lightweight is called lightweight fabric. Specifically, fabrics with weight up to 140 to 150 GSM (Gram/M2) are lightweight fabrics. These fabrics can be woven like plain weave, knitted like single jersey or open structure like net or mesh fabric. These can be used as clothing shell fabric or lining fabric, or trim fabric.


List Of The 20 Best Lightweight Fabrics

  • Chiffon
  • Crepe De Chine
  • Crinoline
  • Gauze (Leno)
  • Georgette
  • Laces
  • Lawn
  • Momie Cloth
  • Moss crepe
  • Net
  • Ninon
  • Organdy
  • Marquisette
  • Faille
  • Gingham
  • Tobacco Cloth
  • Tulle
  • Veiling
  • Voile
  • Batiste

Chiffon

Chiffon is a sheer type of fabric that is light in weight and semi-transparent. It ranges from 60 GSM to 90 GSM. It is very delicate and has good drape ability. Originally it was made from silk fibre. Due to its high pricing, alternate raw materials like cotton, polyester, and viscose were developed that are inexpensive compared to silk.

Pink Colored Chiffon Fabric

It has high breathability but low heat retention ability. Originally it was developed in France, but now the biggest manufacturing country of Chiffon is China. Chiffon is used to make wedding dresses, blouses, evening wears, nightwear, scarves, etc.

Crepe De Chine

Crepe De Chine is a luxurious lightweight fabric made of highly twisted yarn. Originally it was made from silk, but now it can be made from synthetic fibre like polyester, nylon, rayon or acetate, which can imitate silk. Its hand-feel is so smooth and has a grainy and shiny texture. It is wrinkle-resistant and also has good breathability.

Orange Crepe De Chine Fabric

Its colorfastness properties are excellent, has an incomparable softness and gives long-lasting color. It is an ideal choice to make bridal dresses, skirts, blouses, and scarves.

Crinoline

Crinoline is a stiff fabric that is used to make crinoline garments and crafts projects. Originally it was made of horsehair, but now 100% cotton, 100% polyester, or 100% nylon, and their blends are available. The fibres are chemically treated to make the fabric structure stiffer and durable. Starch is also used to make it stiff.

Crinoline Mesh Fabric Use

It provides support to garments body and craft projects. It is used to make costumes, evening wear, hats, hoop petticoats, etc.

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