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The fall/ winter 2019-2020 fashion trends are here, and we hope you’re ready. In case you haven’t been paying attention, the four major Fashion Weeks have just ended, and we can now definitively predict what the major trends will be for the next autumn and winter seasons. For many of us the world seems to be on the verge of collapse, and designers are certainly not excluded from having this perception. There was an impendin

The new Cameleon Textil online webshop is live and running! Besides the new fresh look, we improved several things behind the curtains, so you can expect a faster and more pleasent browsing experience, from any device. We will be introducing many new features over the coming days, so be sure to keep coming back to stay in touch with all the changes.

This cloth is often preferred over wool because it is usually softer. It is also usually also lighter in weight. Some people may find themselves becoming itchy when they wear wool, but do not usually have such a reaction to wearing garments made from this man-made type of textile. Fleece fabric can be made from synthetic fibers, like polyethylene, a type of plastic resin. It can also be partly constructed of plastic jugs or bottles that have bee

Microfiber or microfibre is synthetic fiber finer than one denier or decitex/thread. This is smaller than the diameter of a strand of silk (which is approximately one denier), which is itself about 1/5 the diameter of a human hair. The most common types of microfibers are made from polyesters, polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, Nomex, trogamide), or a conjugation of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene (Prolen). Microfiber is used to make mats,

At this time in our blog we’re taking a deep dive into a knit fabric that everyone loves. Though sometimes hard to source, French Terry is the king of cold-weather knit fabrics . It’s soft and comfortable against the skin and provides a chance to play with contrasting colors and textures. It’s not just meant for activewear. These days, French Terry is used for many types of year round garments. Let's see why. FRENCH TERRY CHARACTERISTICS Fr

Knowing what a textile fabric is and the different types of textile fabrics is important in the design industry. In this blog, we will learn the definition of a textile fabric and the different types of textiles. Imagine walking into your local department store. The aisles are filled with dozens of different shirts, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, and towels. As you walk down each aisle, you touch different garments, and some feel different from othe

Terrycloth, terry cloth, terry towelling, terry, or simply towelling is a fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of water. It can be manufactured by weaving or knitting. Towelling is woven on special looms that have two beams of longitudinal warp through which the filler or weft is fired laterally. The first industrial production of terrycloth towels was by the English manufacturer Christy. 1. Towell Terry is a [woven] fabric with long l

The first thing to understand when trying to get a good grasp on what exactly is cotton twill fabric is to first understand what "twill" itself is. Twill simply refers to the type of weaving pattern used when constructing the fabric. In the case of twill that weaving pattern is a series of diagonal, parallel ribs. These diagonal, parallel ribs give the fabric a very durable and attractive quality. There are many benefits to a twill style fabric.

While there are some great ways to infuse the home and wardrobe with a sense of luxury, few of them can equal the use of organza. As a sheer fabric that provides a look and feel that is similar to silk, many forms are actually made with silk filaments. Here is some background on its production, as well as some of the ways that it is commonly used. Originally a lightweight silk fabric, organza is a plain weave that is created using nylon, polyeste