Which fabric is the most popular this year? I am afraid that many people will answer the same question about silk fabrics. Indeed, this year, whether online or offline, the most popular item among merchants is silk fragrant cloud yarn. So what are silk products?
Is the silk Xiangyun gauze that costs tens of dollars real Xiangyun gauze?
Today I will take you to understand the inside story behind it. I am afraid it will really make you cry after reading it
Xiangyun yarn is a kind of silk products. The so-called silk products are to distinguish between imitation silk and rayon, which are made of chemical raw materials through modern textile technology and have the characteristics of silk products
Although modern textile technology can perfectly imitate the characteristics of real silk, there is one characteristic that cannot be imitated, that is, real silk products use animal protein fiber silk. It contains 18 kinds of amino acids that are beneficial to the human body. Its skin-friendly and nourishing properties cannot be possessed by any fabric or any imitation silk product. Therefore, silk products are generally more expensive
The so-called Xiangyun yarn sold online or in physical stores for tens of yuan is mostly made of polyester imitation silk. The most popular name is chemical fiber that we often hear. Such clothes are not only not breathable when worn, but And it’s hot and sweaty
Two types of silk
There are many types of silk , the most common fabrics are
(1) Electric spinning
Electric spinning If you just look at the name, it will give people a sense of There is a misunderstanding that it is not a real silk product. It has its own unique advantages, that is, the texture is relatively dense and it is a high-density silk product. It feels soft and firm to the touch. It is mostly used as linings for clothes and scarves
For those who know the industry, they think that using it as lining for clothes is a bit disappointing. Electric spinning has many uses and is called the snake oil among silk fabrics
(2) Heavy crepe silk fabric
Heavy crepe silk fabric refers to a silk fabric with a high millimeter count. It is relatively thick and can be used to Use it to make high-end dresses, cheongsams, Tai Chi suits, etc., no matter what you use it to make, it will look classy
(3) element Crepe satin,
(4) Elastic crepe satin
(5) Crepe de Chine,
(6) Taffeta,
(7) Silk chiffon,
(8) Corgen yarn,
(9) Sangbo satin,
(10) Light knitting
I am afraid that few people have heard of lightweight knitted silk fabrics. This fabric was just invented in the past two years
It is a fabric made of yarn containing silk through knitting technology. It has high technological content and high price. It is a high-end boutique
Its biggest feature is that, It feels soft, delicate and smooth, and is comfortable and cool to wear. However, many of the knitted silk fabrics nowadays are not 100% silk, but are made of silk mixed with other fabrics
Three, what is the basis for distinguishing silk grades?
To judge the quality of silk, in addition to the content of silk, if SILK100% is marked, it means that it is a pure silk product (SILK refers to silk, and the percentage refers to It is the silk content) and can also be judged by the momi number of silk
What is the momi number? Momi is the unit of measurement for silk fabrics, which is the weight of 1 square meter
Usually 1 momi = 4.3056 grams/square meter
The larger the number, the greater the weight per square meter, the higher the silk content, and the higher the cost. Generally, silk fabrics can be divided into 12, 16, 19, 25, 30, 40 mmi
12 mmi silk fabric is generally only used to make gauze scarves because its quality is too light and thin
16, 19. Moomi’s silk fabrics are generally used to make summer skirts
22.30mm silk fabric is heavy silk and is often used to make high-end dresses
If you are buying silk fabrics, if the number of mm is not indicated on the label, it is generally not a pure silk product, most of which are a blend of silk and polyester
4. How to identify the authenticity of silk ?
(1) View with the right eye
Silk fabric has a pearl-like soft luster, while the brightness of imitation silk, Although it has a uniform gloss, its brightness is a bit glaring and the gloss is not soft
(2) Touch with hand
Silk products feel soft to the touch, and wrinkles will appear when you hold them in your hands and release them. Although artificial silk has been treated and feels softer, it is still a bit harder than real silk. , there will be no wrinkles when held in the palm of your hand
(3) Use disinfectant 84
Find an inconspicuous place on the back of the clothes, extract a piece of yarn, and put it into the disinfectant. If it can dissolve and gradually disappear, it must be silk
(4) Pull out a silk thread by hand
Pull out a silk thread and wet it with your tongue, then grab both ends of the silk thread with both hands and pull gently. If it breaks with just a slight pull, it must be rayon.
(5) Burning
Burning is the key to identify any fabric The most effective method is that the residue after burning silk fibers turns into powder when pressed lightly with your fingers. It tastes a bit like burning hair, while the residue of imitation silk fibers is in hard lumps and is not easy to crush
Five silk fabrics shrink easily, how to solve it?
Although silk fabric has good breathability and is soft and comfortable to wear, it also has one of the biggest drawbacks, which is that it shrinks easily. This is why many silk fabrics purchased from Youyou.com The reason why clothes become smaller once exposed to water
However, most silk products are pre-shrunk through atmospheric steaming before leaving the factory
What should you do if the silk clothes you buy have not been preshrunk?
(1) When buying silk clothes, first ask the seller whether the clothes have been pre-shrunk. If not, when choosing, it is best to choose large sizes. Once the clothes are in hand, you can use a garment steamer to steam them several times, and then put them in a ventilated place to dry in the shade
(2) You can also add an appropriate amount of water to the water White vinegar, soak the clothes you bought in water for 3-5 minutes, then rub them with your hands, remember to be gentle, and then rinse them several times with clean water. When the water comes out, do not twist them hard, but use your hands to press the water. Put it in a cool place to dry, so that the washed clothes will shrink less when worn in the future
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