1. According to the elasticity of lace
1. Elastic lace fabrics (nylon, polyester, nylon, cotton, etc.)
Elastic lace is mainly composed of nylon , so you can also use the burning properties of nylon to identify lace.
Because nylon is not a natural fiber but is chemically synthesized, so if you put the flame close to the lace, it will shrink and melt very quickly. When it shrinks to a certain extent, it will burn immediately. It’s also very fast.
2. Non-elastic lace fabrics (all nylon, all polyester, nylon cotton, polyester cotton, all cotton, etc.)
There are many types of non-elastic lace fabrics, generally It can be divided into all-polyester, all-nylon, nylon-cotton, polyester-cotton, and all-cotton. Among them, all-polyester, all-nylon, and all-cotton are generally dyed in a single color, while nylon-cotton and polyester-cotton can be dyed in two colors.
Lace is generally a mixture of a variety of textile yarns, ranging from 3 to more than 10 types. The unique weaving method can form endless patterns.
Second, according to the raw material composition of lace
Polyester
Generally, polyester lace feels harder. It’s easy to tell the difference once you get started.
Nylon or nylon + spandex
Judging from the feel, nylon is much softer than polyester and has a better texture That’s fine. In addition, spandex has greater elasticity and a smoother feel.
Cotton (nylon/polyester/cotton)
Distinguish whether the fabric is the same, cotton or chemical fiber Using the combustion method is the fastest and most accurate.
Note: Of course, the raw material prices of most lace ingredients are: (low) polyester < spandex < nylon <Cotton yarn (high)
We can judge the quality of lace by the uniformity of color.
Then there is the firmness of the fiber. Whether it is strong or not directly affects the fineness of the lace workmanship and is the key to keeping it from breaking. You can judge the quality of the lace by carefully looking for the tightness of the thread ends.
Three grades:
High-end: The Rolls-Royce of lace is Levis lace.
Genuine French Noyang lace, the oldest and most sophisticated lace in the world; high-end handmade lace requires manual operation of equipment, ancient weaving methods, and pure manual processing, which is extremely complex. The production cycle is long and the output is low, and they are mostly supplied to international first-line brands and luxury brands; those worn by celebrities on the red carpet are basically Levis.
Mid-range computerized lace (commonly used by first- and second-tier brands):
It is easy to snag; its three-dimensionality, layering, and permeability are obviously not as good as Levi’s lace. The process is relatively simple, and the threads used are relatively economical; the structural firmness is average, and the color fastness is medium; better computer lace fabrics will start to pill and deform within less than 3 months of wearing them, while worse laces will easily become loose and loose. The spandex yarn runs outward, loses elasticity, and feels softer. The lace mesh structure is much sparser than Levi’s.
Ordinary lace:
Soft and loose, with average elasticity, no three-dimensional effect, unclear pattern, and opaque lace. Basically, after one or two washes, the spandex starts to come out.
