Bed linen calico gold is very popular and the beautiful name of the fabric only adds a touch of mystery, because not many people know what it means. In this article, we will shed light on what is made of gold coarse calico, gold luxury coarse calico and what composition of the fabric allows it to be so in demand. In Ukraine, according to the state standard, coarse calico is made exclusively from 100% cotton fiber, it is completely natural.
In other countries, such as Pakistan, for example, there are no strict restrictions on the composition of raw materials in the fabrics produced, therefore, imported fabrics from Pakistan, as well as from China, contain polyester in their composition. Coarse calico gold bed linen is cheaper, it has bright colors, because polyester is remarkably amenable to dyeing and is resistant to washing.
Composition of fabric gold coarse calico and gold lux coarse calico:
- most often there is a fabric in the ratio of 80/20 cotton and polyester, to the touch it is indistinguishable from completely natural, both in softness and in appearance;
- then 70-65% cotton, 30-35% polyester threads, in the light such material will shine slightly, this is the only difference from cotton;
- 50 to 50 cotton and polyester will make themselves felt with a more rigid structure of the fabric, it will also be less breathable and shine quite strongly in the sun, if you iron coarse calico gold with such a composition in Linen or Cotton mode, shiny stains will remain on it, which will only be removed when exposed to acetic acid;
Properties of bed linen made of coarse calico gold with a different composition of fabrics
- has a longer service life compared to ordinary coarse calico;
- does not require ironing, as it does not wrinkle;
- it washes well, you need to use less detergents when washing;
- when the amount of polyester is 40-50%, it is noticeably less permeable to air, thereby causing steaming of the body, which is manifested by excessive sweating and, as a consequence, the possible manifestation of negative skin disorders;
- calico gold with a raw material composition of 20% polyester and 80% cotton is an ideal combination of strength and ease of care with hygienic properties, in such sets, synthetics are almost not felt to the touch and in appearance;
- a high-quality set of linen made of gold coarse calico will not form pellets, even after numerous washes, because the pellets are a mixture of combined fibers of fluffed cotton and slightly knocked out polyester;
- afraid of high temperatures, when washing in water over 40 degrees, so-called pellets and deformation of the fabric structure may appear;
- affordable price with high quality;
The composition of the calico gold fabric directly affects its characteristics, therefore, when choosing bed linen or table textiles, carefully study the manufacturer's tag with the composition of the fabric.
For tablecloths and napkins, the composition of the fabric is from 30 to 50 percent polyester, is optimal, as it allows you to easily wash off dirt without wasting extra time and effort. The appearance of tablecloths with such a composition will be presentable, the fabric will not bulge, but will form uniform neat folds.
In general, home textiles made of calico gold are a profitable purchase, because each fabric has both advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the materials, you can easily choose exactly what you like.
