Muslin: description, varieties and tips on care

Lightweight fabrics and airy-looking fabrics will always be in great demand among consumers. Today, the range of such materials is quite large, and various interesting novelties appear all the time. However, those materials whose history has been in existence for more than a century are still finding widespread use. Very popular today is the production of muslin - a translucent fabric, which first appeared in the East and, a hundred years later, conquered all of medieval Europe.

Muslin can be called an extremely delicate cotton fabric with the finest weave of threads used. In Europe, muslin first appeared due to Iranian merchants, the most popular material received in France - it was actively used as an extremely light and beautiful fabric for sewing various types of clothing. Both home textiles and luxurious blouses or dresses for wearing in hot weather were sewn from this fabric. The description of this material and its positive features can be found in many literary works of famous classics.

Muslin is made from a special material called calico - it is a rather thin, but at the same time also a rather harsh cotton fabric. Calico may well be called a semi-finished product or billet, from which you can later get other matter, for example, chintz or leatherette. In its raw form, the calico will have an unattractive grayish tint. This material can easily be used independently, without any processing. It is still used for upholstery of various furniture or for the production of very simple cheap clothes.

In order to get muslin from musk, it is subjected to almost “cosmetic” procedures — they are whitened qualitatively and soft. At the same time, the material will maintain a slight looseness due to twisted fibers. Muslin is a very light material, although it has a dense texture. Externally, the fabric looks incredibly delicate, but it has an increased resistance to wear and is very practical in use.

High-quality muslin is easily recognizable due to the incredible softness and half transparent texture. Among the main advantages of this fabric are the following characteristics:

• air ease and amazing subtlety - muslin product will not interfere with your movements, it has a very low weight;
• This material is the most comfortable for hot weather, it will perfectly pass the air flow, so that heat does not accumulate in the space between the clothes and the skin;
• natural material absorbs moisture and dries quickly;
• The fabric is amenable to drapery - it will help to create original folds and will fit the figure perfectly;
• all types of muslin are made only from natural fibers, without synthetic inclusions;
• the fabric is hypoallergenic, it will not irritate the skin while wearing such clothes;
• exceptional strength and long life make this material very popular.

Muslin also has disadvantages:

• Silk-look fabric is very expensive;
• cotton muslin is heavily wrinkled;
• over time, the seams on the fabric may break up, and the material itself may break;
• dyed muslin will fade under the sun and strongly shed;
• the material can be deformed under the influence of high temperature, for example, when ironing with a very hot iron;
• the fabric does not retain heat.

The main characteristic of any subspecies of muslin is its 100% naturalness. Nowadays, such a fabric can be produced not only from cotton, but also from such materials as wool, silk and flax, while synthetics are not included here in any way. Depending on the composition available, the following types of material can be distinguished.

• Wool muslin - very warm and soft, slightly translucent material. The fabric of the finest threads of wool is also called muslindelin. In comparison with other types, it uses much less demand, despite the relatively low price. Wool material will be characterized by bulk structure and weightlessness. Woolen muslin things are very durable.

• Cotton muslin - it is a thin, half transparent matter. Of this kind of muslin, they usually produce comfortable women's and children's clothing, bedding and underwear, and original curtains. In hot countries, large companies often order workwear for their workers from this fabric.

• Silk muslin - This is an expensive, very elegant and elegant type of material. Available with very high demands on the quality of the fabric, which is made from tightly twisted yarns. Silk muslin is very pleasant to the touch, it is smooth and almost weightless. Silk clothes are comfortable enough to wear. Silk material perfectly suited for elegant cocktail and evening dresses. In addition, muslin bodysuits and blouses, comfortable shirts and stylish skirts can be purchased in stores.

Muslin is usually sewn:

• light dresses and weightless blouses, light summer sundresses and lightweight trousers;
• summer jumpers and warmer sweaters;
• beautiful shawls, stoles, shawls and scarves;
• clothes for babies;
• Underwear;
• curtains and various curtains;
• tablecloths and table napkins;
• overalls for use in a hot climate.

Cotton muslin may produce:

• underwear and bed sets;
• diaper and undershirts;
• curtains, curtains for children's rooms.

Made from muslin with woolen threads:

• different caps and caps;
• scarves and large warm stoles;
• warm blouses and pullovers.

Silk material is great for:

• evening flowing outfits;
• lightweight shawls;
• decorative curtains and unusual curtains.

The demand for muslin from cotton yarns can be largely explained by its use in creating high-quality and comfortable bed linen. If you briefly identify the main characteristics of this material, then the choice of it for the production of bed linen will be quite obvious to all.

• Light weight if you compare this material with popular coarse calico and satin.
• Strength. But muslin is a rather thin material, and one should not forget that it is reliable and durable, and with proper care it can easily withstand a huge amount of washes and last more than one year.
• Increased hygiene and environmental friendliness Natural cotton is very much appreciated by the modern consumer. This is exactly the material that manufacturers have tried to minimize any harmful effects, therefore, using such underwear, you can not be afraid of an allergic reaction or a rash on the skin.
• Excellent air permeability. Matter provides excellent thermoregulation of the human body; it is very cool to sleep on muslin underwear even in the hottest summer.

To muslin retained its aesthetic appearance, it is necessary to carry out the right care. Do not forget that muslin is 100% natural fabric, so it requires special attention.

• Muslin can be washed both manually and in a conventional washing machine. The most suitable mode for this purpose is “delicate”. Water temperature should not be higher than 35-40 degrees.

• When washing things from muslin you cannot use different types of bleach or detergent concentrates. The use of these funds can be allowed in some cases and only in a diluted form.
• White garments and colored muslin must be washed separately.
• After completing the washing process, muslin is thoroughly rinsed, washed thoroughly (without twisting), starch is not used to maintain the shape of things.
• Dry such products only straightened, best of all - in a dark place or in a well-ventilated room.
• Ironing this material when it is not completely dry, you can also use steaming, but it is necessary to protect the material from contact with the iron.

Muslin is lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear fabric, which is ideal for the pores of late spring and sultry summer. Experts consider cotton muslin to be the most demanded type of material, as it is very durable, very beautiful, and is available to everyone. Not the most difficult rules of care for this fabric will help you keep your favorite summer thing in excellent condition for many seasons to come.

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