In the field of clothing, the appearance characteristics of fabrics play a vital role in the overall style of clothing. Different fabrics have unique appearance characteristics and present diverse styles.
As a common cotton-type woven fabric, the thickness and density of its warp and weft yarns are equal or close, and the overall style is relatively simple. Coarse plain cloth is thick and strong, suitable for lining, etc.; medium plain cloth is moderately thick and durable; fine plain cloth is light, smooth, and has good glossiness, and is mostly used for underwear and children's clothing.
Poplin is a silk-like product among cotton fabrics. It is woven with fine yarns, with a fine appearance, smooth and even cloth surface, obvious and symmetrical diamond-shaped particles, and a flat and smooth feel. It is often used in shirts, women's clothing, etc. Its shrinkage-proof, wrinkle-proof and waterproof finishing varieties are more widely used.
Artificial cotton is woven from pure viscose fibers, with a neat and fine appearance, smooth and soft feel, strong hygroscopicity, and is mostly used as summer clothing or underwear, but it should be noted that it shrinks, falls into water, and is easy to deform.
Seersucker is a thin plain fabric with an uneven bubble-like appearance, unique shape, good air permeability, suitable for summer clothing, but the bubbles disappear easily after washing.
Khaki is a dense twill fabric with fine inclined lines on the surface, firm and full, often used for uniforms, windbreakers, etc. The horizontal gong satin has a weft satin pattern on the surface, with strong reflectivity, similar to the silk style, suitable for high-end colored fabrics. Canvas is thick and stiff, mostly used for autumn and winter coats, etc.; velvet has dense fluff and good warmth retention, suitable for winter coats; flannel has fluff on the surface, high warmth retention, suitable for pajamas, etc.; corduroy fluff is striped, thick and soft, and widely used.