Lace
Lace is a mesh tissue that was first hand-knitted by crochet. Europeans and Americans use it a lot in women’s clothing, especially evening dresses and wedding dresses. In the Middle Ages, lace became a symbol of status, and princes and nobles used lace to embellish their clothes. Especially during the period of Louis XIV, the use of lace for decoration became a court fashion, and the fashion of that time can still be seen from the portraits. In the 18th century, European courts and aristocratic men also used a large number of cuffs, collars and socks. Lace was first used for church decoration, and later came into secular life.
Lace fabric is light and transparent, and can be designed in multiple layers. The fabric itself has a sense of elegance and mystery. Nowadays, lace fabric has become a mainstream fabric used in dresses, wedding dresses, underwear and other clothing. But most people have very little understanding of lace fabrics. Lace fabrics are actually divided into many varieties, each with different characteristics.
Lace fabric usually refers to fabrics with embroidery, also called embroidered fabrics. At present, lace fabric is usually used as an accessory material in clothing. Because of its exquisite luxury and romantic atmosphere, its frequency as the main material has gradually increased. Generally used in small tail or straight styles, covered with other fabrics, it can reflect the delicate figure of women. If lace fabric is used as an accessory material, it can be used in any style.
Let’s take a look at the fabric knowledge brought to you today. I hope that this content can help everyone have a deeper understanding of lace fabrics. What types of lace fabrics are there? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these lace fabrics and how to maintain them?
What is lace fabric?
Lace fabric is a kind of hollow fabric with jacquard or embroidery, which has a strong three-dimensional effect. High-end lace fabrics feel smooth and shiny, and look very beautiful; poor quality lace fabrics feel rough and astringent. Lace fabrics were mainly used as clothing ingredients and accessories in China at first. Later, due to the luxurious, sexy and romantic characteristics of lace fabrics, they were gradually upgraded to the main material of clothing, and now they have become the mainstream fabric in the clothing industry.
What types of lace fabrics are there?
We can often see four main types of lace fabrics on the market
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Fiber high-elastic jacquard Lace
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Mesh jacquard lace
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Positioned lace
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Hooked cotton lace
The following is an introduction to you Knowledge about these four types of lace fabrics, what are their advantages and disadvantages and how to maintain them?
1. Fiber high-elastic jacquard lace
Fiber high-elastic jacquard lace is woven from polyester fiber and spandex fiber. Fiber high-elastic jacquard lace has certain characteristics of both polyester fiber and spandex fiber. , making it have good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, improving the shortcomings of traditional jacquard lace textile structure being easily damaged, and making the fabric more stable and difficult to deform.
Characteristics of fiber high-elastic jacquard lace
Fiber high-elastic jacquard lace has certain characteristics of polyester fiber and spandex fiber, giving it many advantages
1. High-elastic fiber jacquard lace has good corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It improves the shortcomings of traditional jacquard lace textile structure being easily damaged
2. High-elastic fiber jacquard lace has good stability. Even after long-term use and cleaning, the fabric can still maintain its shape without deformation
3. High-elastic fiber jacquard lace has excellent elasticity and comfort. Spandex fiber is a kind of elastic fiber. The elasticity of fiber high-elastic jacquard lace can even be compared with the elasticity of wool, and its recovery performance is strong. This makes the high-elastic fiber jacquard lace clothes not restrict the body when worn, and improves the performance of the clothes. Comfort
Cleaning and maintenance of high-elastic fiber jacquard lace
High-elastic fiber jacquard lace can be cleaned and maintained according to routine. At the same time, the fiber high-elastic jacquard lace can be ironed at low temperature. It is best to wrap the equipment with a towel to prevent the fabric from snagging and being damaged.
2. Mesh jacquard lace
Mesh jacquard lace is woven from polyester fiber and cotton. In terms of composition, people often divide it into two types: 1. Polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace (polyester fiber polycotton less), 2. Mesh cotton jacquard lace, although these two fabrics are made of polyester fiber and cotton, their characteristics are still different
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Polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace
Polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace has some characteristics of polyester fiber and cotton, making this lace fabric similar to ordinary lace It has a stronger sense of uprightness. Due to its high content of polyester (polyester fiber), polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace has many properties of polyester. This is why the cleaning method of polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace is simple.
Characteristics of polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace
1. Polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace fabric has a good sense of uprightness
2 .Polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace fabric has no shrinkage, is easy to clean, and is corrosion-resistant
3.Polyester-cotton mesh�Jacquard lace fabric has good stability and comfort
Washing and maintenance of polyester-cotton mesh jacquard lace fabric
Use of fiber high-elastic jacquard lace Routine cleaning and maintenance is enough. It can be ironed at low temperature. When ironing, anti-snagging treatment should be done to prevent the fabric from being damaged.
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Mesh cotton jacquard lace
Mesh cotton jacquard lace is woven from cotton and polyester fiber become. This kind of lace fabric contains a lot of cotton and is suitable as a material for spring and autumn clothing
Characteristics of mesh cotton jacquard lace
1. Mesh cotton jacquard lace The fabric is relatively thick. This lace fabric is used to make spring and autumn clothing, so the weight of the product is relatively large
2. Mesh cotton jacquard lace fabric is easy to clean, soft to the touch, and comfortable. Features. This kind of lace fabric contains more cotton and has many advantages of cotton
3. Mesh cotton thread jacquard lace fabric has the characteristics of good wear resistance and low shrinkage. Because the mesh cotton jacquard lace fabric contains a certain proportion of polyester, it greatly improves the shortcomings of cotton, giving the fabric good wear resistance and very little shrinkage.
Washing and maintenance of mesh cotton jacquard lace fabric
Routine cleaning and maintenance of mesh cotton jacquard lace fabric is enough. It can be ironed at low temperature to protect it. When ironing, anti-snagging treatment should be done to prevent the fabric from being damaged.
3. Positioning lace fabric
Positioning lace fabric is made of polyester fiber and cotton. This kind of lace fabric is relatively specific, very easy to clean, does not shrink, and has strong corrosion resistance. Lace The patterns and patterns on the garments are in fixed positions, making cutting difficult and demanding on technology. The fixed patterns add a lot of beauty to the garments.
Characteristics of positioning lace fabric
1. Positioning lace fabric has a specific shape, no shrinkage, simple cleaning method, and strong corrosion resistance.
2. The positioning lace fabric has a stable organizational structure and is comfortable to wear.
3. Position the pattern of the lace fabric in a fixed position. While improving the beauty of the clothing, it also enhances the overall temperament of the clothing, making it more personalized than ordinary lace.
Washing and maintenance of positioning lace fabrics
General cleaning and maintenance of positioning lace fabrics are sufficient. It can be ironed at low temperature. When ironing, anti-snagging treatment should be done to prevent the fabric from being damaged.
4. Crocheted cotton lace fabric
Hooked cotton lace fabric is made of about 97% cotton and about 3% nylon. The form of crocheted cotton lace fabric and general lace fabric are very different. First, the technique of making crocheted cotton lace fabric The craftsmanship is all made of crochet, and the finished product gives a unique hollow beauty. At the same time, this lace fabric is almost fully destined to have good comfort, water absorption and perspiration, and the presence of spandex makes the fabric It has a certain recovery ability to prevent fabrics from shrinking or deforming.
Characteristics of crocheted cotton lace fabric
1. The form of crocheted cotton lace fabric is unique. All craftsmanship uses crochet method
2. Crocheted cotton lace fabric has excellent comfort, water absorption and perspiration.
3. Crocheted cotton lace fabric has certain resistance to deformation and shrinkage
Washing and maintenance of crocheted cotton lace fabric
Hooked cotton lace fabric has strict requirements for washing and maintenance. It cannot be machine washed. It is recommended to wash it by hand or send it to a specialized laundromat for professional cleaning and maintenance. If you wash it at home, use the folding and drying method after washing. Do not use hanging drying. Crocheted cotton lace fabrics can be ironed at low temperatures. Pay attention to the anti-snagging treatment of the equipment to prevent the equipment from damaging the fabric.
