Different fabrics are created in different waysinterlacing of threads. The properties and appearance of the material depend on their mutual arrangement. Here, in particular, than the poplin differs from satin and other fabrics: in its production the principle of linen weaving is applied. This is the most simple drawing, in which the longitudinal (base) and transverse (weft) threads overlap each other in staggered order. Satin weave is arranged so that on the front side of the material there are more longitudinal, thinner threads, so that the fabric looks very smooth from the outside and matte from the inside. Poplin or satin - what is better to choose if you want the thing to have a noble shine? Of course, satin, because in addition to the nature of the weaving that provides the gloss, it is created from twisted yarns, which adds fabrics of shimmering overflows.
Satin, coarse calico, poplin - from what raw materials producethese fabrics? Satin and poplin today are made both from natural (cotton, wool, silk) material, and from chemical fibers. In poplyn often use a mixture of natural and synthetic threads. Coarse calico, which is also made by the method of linen weaving, is produced only from cotton. All fabrics are to be stained.
What's better?It depends on the individual preferences of the consumer. One likes a smooth and cool cloth, while others prefer a deliberately uneven structure that gives the fabric a sense of home comfort. The peculiarity of poplin lies in the fact that when weaving a thick transverse duck lies across the thin warp threads so that it forms a kind of hem on the back and front sides of the material. Historians inform us that this cloth appeared in the French residence of the Pope, and in translation into Russian means "papal".
A dense shiny satin comes from China.The word came from the Arabic name of the Chinese harbor - Zaytun, where ships sailed, which transported the rolls of magnificent material to Europe. Medieval craftsmen sewed from satin luxurious clothes for noble persons. Due to its fantastic strength, they were decorated with shoes and palace furniture.
Classical use of these tissues -sewing clothes and linen. Calico, poplin or satin - what is better to choose, for example, for bed linen? A great popularity in the owners uses coarse calico, it is inexpensive and practical. Sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers made of natural poplin are very good to the touch, almost do not crinkle, they absorb the moisture perfectly and keep the heat. In them it is pleasant to wrap oneself up and it's sweet to fall asleep on a cold winter night. On the contrary, the bedding made of satin in the hot and stuffy weather looks seductive. The smooth, shining surface overcomes the heat. The material is durable, preserves color for a long time and is easy enough to take care of.
Dresses, shirts, tablecloths are also willingly sewed frompresented tissues. Clothes from a stuffed calico, however, now you do not meet very often, but poplin or satin is widely used. Which is better worn and looks: a satin shirt or t-shirt from poplin, a poplinic skirt or a satin jacket?
