In the 15th century, the king issued a decree by which weaversit was necessary to invent a dense fabric in order to hide a person, but at the same time, in order for the hidden person to see everything that is happening in front of him. And this fabric was created in the city of Tulle, from where it got its name. So what is tulle?
Tulle is a thin transparent material that has several types, and the most popular are:
Organza - made from natural and syntheticmaterials. It passes and diffuses sunlight well, does not fade and is resistant to chemical detergents, which makes it very practical.
Veil - the tulle made of cotton. To increase the strength of the material in the manufacture can be used synthetic compounds.
Kisey - material from cotton, flax, silk and synthetics. The virtues of Kisey are airiness and lightness.
Muslin is a dense tulle fabric of synthetic fabrication. This property makes the material practical and easy to use.
What is tulle? The photo below will help to better consider this fabric.
The classic design of the window opening assumesthat such a fabric will completely close the window, and on the sides there will be 2 curtains. What is good quality tulle and how to choose it for a classic design?
The colors of curtains and tulle should be in the same color range.
If the curtains are lambrequins, folds and weights, then you need to choose a canvas with a smooth and soft surface.
When choosing a color you need to take into account that the curtains should match the color of the walls. The most durable colors are green and yellow, and orange and blue quickly fade in the sun.
The rolls of tulle are 3 meters in height, and the length is calculated by the formula - the length of the cornice, multiplied by 3, if the fabric is dense, and by 5, if the material is thin.
We looked at what tulle is, and then we need to learn how to care for it. Fabric can be washed by hand or in a typewriter. But both methods include similar steps:
Before washing out of tulle need to knock out the dust. Better to do it on the air or balcony.
To curtains were dazzling white, they should be soaked before washing. For this, water and salt (100 grams per liter) are mixed in a large container and the curtains are left in the solution for a couple of hours.
To preserve an attractive look and whiteness, it is recommended to wash the tulle at least 2 times a year.
Tulle is a delicate material and requires carefulcare. Therefore, when hand washing to reduce the risk of damage to the material does not need to rub it hard and squeeze. When rinsing, you can add a small amount of blue.
If washing is done in a typewriter, then tulle is necessaryput in special bags to avoid tissue damage. For washing you need to use delicate detergents and oxygen bleach. The use of chlorine-containing agents can not only spoil the tulle, but also give it a yellowish tint. Wash should be done in manual or delicate wash modes, and the water temperature should not exceed 400FROM.
