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Fabrics

Fabrics

Fabric is a flexible textile structure usually made from yarns by specially interlocking process.
A group of fibers have been aligned together and twisted to form a continuous strand called the Yarn.
Fibers are the smallest part of the fabric. They are fine hair like substances categorized as either natural or man made.
So the Basic raw materials of Fabric is fibers
You can say that Fabrics are made by applying the different process to a fiber or combination of different fibers.

Fibers to Fabrics

Fibers

Fibers are the smallest part of the fabric. They are fine hair like substances categorized as either natural or man made.
Types of Fibers (Based on their length )

1) Short Fibers – Staple Fibers

2) Long Fibers – Filament Fiber

Types or Fibers Based on their origin )

1) Natural fibers : The fibers which are taken from natural sources are called natural fibers.

2) Man Made Fibers : The fibers which are produce from chemical compound are called manmade fibers.

Natural fibers used in clothes

Plant fibers: 1) Cotton and 2) Linen

Cotton -

Cotton taken from cotton plant.

Cotton characteristics: – Good absorbency, Drapes well, Good strength, Dry-cleanable and Washes well, Comfortable, Pleasing appearance, Retains dyes well, Wrinkles easily

One of the oldest fabric in India. Widely used in India.

Specially cotton clothes are used as routine life clothes.

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Linen -

Linen is a cellulosic fibers made from the stem of the flax plant.

Linen Characteristics – good strength (twice the of cotton), hand-washable, dry-cleanable, Excellent absorbency, low elasticity, feels cool to the touch due to its heat conductivity, Similar to cotton its wrinkles easily

Linen is the comfortable fabric for hot atmosphere. Now a days it widely used in clothes.

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Animal Fibers used in Clothes

Animal Fibers – (1) Wool & (2) Silk

Wool -

Wool is a protein fiber obtained from the hair of the sheep. It is as thin as human hair.

Characteristic:- Air can not pass, Warm in nature, Burns slowly

Wool is widely used for winter cloths.

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Silk -

Silk is obtained from the cocoon of bombyx mori whose larvae feeds on mulberry leaves.

Characteristics: – Fine, rich subdued lustrous fiber, Porous, which allows the skin to breathe, Takes dye very well, provides warmth without the weight or itch of wool, one of the strongest natural fiber, looses strength when wet, sensitive in heat, Little elasticity, Slight feeling of resistance when rubbed.

Silk is know as the queen of the cloths. It is widely used in clothes for special occasion like festivals, Marriage, Party or any other family event.

Silk is naturally occurring filament fiber

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Man made Fibers used in Clothes

Polyester

Polyester -

Polyester, also known as Terelene, is one of the most commonly used synthetic fibers. Polyester is thermoplastic in nature. It is also an easy care fiber and can be made into wash and wear fabrics.

Characteristic: – Good strength, Light in weight, not show wrinkling and creasing either, not absorbent, which makes them difficult to dye and remove stains from, Poor conductors of heat, they are unsuitable for warm weather wear.

They show pilling and static build up.

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Different Types of Fabrics available in Market

Chiffon -

A plain woven lightweight, extremely sheer, airy, and soft silk fabric, containing highly twisted filament yarns. The fabric, used mainly in evening dresses and scarves, can also be made from rayon and other manufactured fibers.

The softest and most flimsy of cloths in a plain weave structure. Both the warp and the weft threads are heavily twisted (crepe). The difference between a crepe de chine and chiffon is that the weft yarn is either a Z or S twist. The characteristic wrinkles are caused by the weft being pulled in one direction. The name is derived from ‘chiffen’, the French word for rag or flimsy cloth.

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Colors and Patterns

Colors and Patterns for Clothes

Selection of Colors for clothes

Selection of color of clothes is very important. Color of clothes reflects your personality, choices and knowledge about fashion. So It is every important to choose the right color. Following points are kept in mind for selection of color of clothes.

Occasion –
Skin Tone –
Season –

Occasion

Occasion is the most important factor for the selection of color. Different color are used for different occasion.

We are dividing the color in three types according to occasion.

Traditional Color
Formal Color
Casual color

Following are the different types of colors used for different occasion given as per the general observation and general choices.

Bridal Wear –

In India, Marriage is celebrating with different traditional rituals. So, color shall be according to your culture and tradition. In general,common colors used in bridal clothes are as under.

Shades of Red, Magenta, Ruby, Green, Yellow Peach and white

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Marriage / Festival Wear –

Marriageis a function where peoples are enjoying the event in a traditional way and Religious rituals is the event where various rituals are performed in a traditional way. So shades and tint of traditional colors are used in clothes which are as under.

Shades and tints of Pink, Peach, Beet red, Salmon, Raspberry, Golden, Yellow, Lemmon yellow, Orange, Green, Parrot, Brown, Ginger, Sea sand, Blue and white.

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Dating and Romance Wear –

These is the time where you have to shown yourself glamorous and gorgeous. So, Clothes of passionate colors can wear. The colors of romantic clothes are as under.

Shades and tints of Pink,Purple, Red, Maroon,Lavender, Copper, Denim, Black and White.

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Office wear –

Office is a place where you have to show yourself qualified and skilled. So, the clothes of cool colors can wear. The colors of office wear area as under.

Grey and Navy blue are the best color used for the professional/ office wear. Shades of Peach, Sand Stone, Brown, Mint, Olive, Beet red, Khaki, Sapphire blue, Denim blue are also used in office wear.

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Tour & Travels

Color of clothes for the tour wear is depend up on the place you are going to visit.

The cool colors are used for the tour. Shades of Off white, White,Mint, Olive, Aqua blue, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow, Mustard, Ivory, Peach, Salmon.

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Party wear-

Generally party is performed in evening up to late-night. Party is the event of enjoyment. AlsoParty is the event of highlight yourself. So clothes of color for the party are dark colors.

Shades of brown and maroon are the best party wear color. Shades of Denim, Navy blue, Purple, Lavender, Strawberry, Blue berry, Beet red, peach, Salmon, seawater, cinnamon, Cream are also used in party wear.

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Sad function –

This is the serious function where you have to represent yourself as serious / sad.

Main color of clothes for the sad function is Black & White. Also Blue, Grey and Brown colors of clothes are used in sad function.

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Selection of Colors as per Skin Tone

Color of clothes shall be such that it can contras with skin tone.

There are three type of skin

1) Fair Skin

2) Medium Skin

3) Dark Skin

Fair skin-

Whitish or reddish skin is known as fair skin.

Black, Lavender, Magenta, Peach, Strawberry, Brown, Cinnamon are the most preferable color for fair skin.

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Medium Skin –

Natural skin is known as Medium skin

Pink, Masturd, Ginger, caramel, Peach, Orange, sandstone, Lemon yellow are the most preferable color for medium skin.

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Dark Skin –

Dark natural skin or black skin is known as dark skin.

Shades of Blue and Green, Olive, Grey, Clay, Sand, Wood are the most preferable color for dark skin.

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Color for every one are the olive, maroon and lavender.

Season-

The weather factor also keet in mind while selecting the color of clothes.

Light color or pastel color prefer for summer season

Dark color prefer for winter season.

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Body Shape

Body Shape

Shape of the clothes depends up on the body structure.

Shape of the dress is such that dress highlight your positive side of your body structure and hides the negative side of your body structure. You looks decent, elegant and stylish.

Shape of the dress is depends up on the body structure.

Hour Glass Body Shape

Bust and hips are bigger compared to waist proportionately in Hour Glass body shape.

Tips- you can highlight your whole body. No need to highlight or hide any single part of body.

Top – Tunic top, slim cut top, Peplum top almost all tupes of tops are good for Hour glass body shape.

Kurti – Flarred Kurti, Short Kurti, Assymetrickurti, Waist warped kurti, Front slit kurti, Long Gown, Front slit kurti,

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Inverted Triangle Body Shape

Bust are bigger as compared to hips.

Tips- Highlight your waist and hips such that it looks in balance with respect to bust. Hide your bust.

Top – Drop waist top, V neck Top, Wrapped Top, Kaftan top, Peplum Top, Flared top

Kurti – Anarkalikurti, A-Line kurti, Flatteringkurti, Long Gown. Peplum kurti, Flared kurti,

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Oval Shape Body Shape

Bust and hips are smaller compared to waist. Waist is bigger.

Tips- Highlight your shoulder and bust. Hide your waist.

Tops – Flarede top, Peplum Top are the best for Oval type body shape.

Traditional Kurti – Anarkalikurti, Long kurti with Jacket (koti), Long Gown, Doublelayredkurti, Gathered kurti, Flared kurti, Cape style kurti

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Triangle Body Shape

Bust is smaller compared to hips and waist like triangular shape.

Tips- Highlight your shoulder and bust

Kurti – Double layered kurti, Anarkallikurti, Flared kurti, Flared sleeve kurti,Angarkhakurti, Peplum kurti, Layered kurti

Top – Ruffled Top, Flared top, Flared sleeve top, Peplum top, Layered top, Boho top

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Rectantular Body Shape

Bust, waist and hips are of same size. This shape is also called as athletic shape

Tips- Give the curves to your body by dressing

Kurti – Double layered kurti, Long gown, Front slit kurti, V neck top , Flared kurti, Cape style kurti, Angarkhakurti, Dhoti style kurti

Top – Tunic top, V neck Top, Flared top, Wrapped top, Peplum top, Layered top, Choker top

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Occasion

Occasion is the main important part of the dressing.

Different shapes of dress can wear for different occasion which are as under.

Fun with Festivals

Festival is the religious function. So you have to look traditional & elegant.

Angarkhakurti, Long Gown, Double layered kurti, Anarkalikurti can wear in festival.

You Can also wear Indo-western dresses.

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Marvellous Marriage

Marriage is the function of traditional ritual and enjoyment. So Traditional wear orindowestern wear is the best for dressing. You have to show yourself traditional & gorgeous.

Assymetricalkurti, Anarkalikurti, Long Kurti, Long gown with embroidery. Dhoti style kurti can wear in marriage.

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Party Pricess

Party is the place where you have to show yourself as decent, gorgeous and elegant.

Front Slit Kurti, Flared type kurti, Long gown, Double layredkurti, Dhoti Style kurti, Cold shoulder kurti, Assymetricalkurti can wear in party.

Also Western outfits like jeans and tops, tunics, peplum top, top with plazo are good to wear.

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Office Outfits

Office is a place where you have to show yourself qualified and skilled. So professional kurties, Shirt and pant, Top and pant are the best choice.

Straight cut pintuck kurti, Shirt Style kurti, AngarkhaKurti, Princess cut kurti,Kurti with jacket (koti), Long kurti can wear in office.

Also Checks or lining shirt, top with pant, tunic with pant or trouser are the best choice for office

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Dashing Dating

Dating and romance is the place where you have to show yourself as glamorous and gorgeous.

Tops and jeans, Skiny jeans, off shoulder top, oneside shoulder top, one piece dress are the best for dating.

Tunic style kurti, Cold shoulder kurti, Sleeve less kurti, Overlay kurti, Flared type kurti, Tiered kurti, Peplum kurti, Tail cut kurti can wear in dating.

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