Coarse calico is what kind of fabric for bed linen?

Coarse calico is a cotton fabric made of thick, not twisted threads of the same thickness, by the simplest method of plain weaving cross-cross. Today the most demanded and popular fabric for sewing bed linen and other home textiles.

Types of fabric calico for coloring

1. severe coarse calico of grayish-beige color, made from unpeeled cotton;
2. bleached or also called bleached calico, is woven from white threads that were previously soaked in an alkaline solution;
3. one-colored calico is dyed in solid colors, there are two methods of dyeing. The first and highest quality is the dyeing of the threads in the desired color, subsequently from which the fabric is made. And the second consists in dyeing the already finished bleached calico, with this option, the dyeing is of less quality, since the coloring occurs only on the front side of the matter;
4. printed calico is a canvas of matter, painted in various patterns in bright or pastel colors of the most diverse configuration;

What is the composition of the calico fabric?

• ordinary calico for bed linen is made exclusively from natural cotton;
• calico gold variety is distinguished by the inclusion of polyester fibers in an amount of 20% to 50%, depending on the manufacturer, mainly calico from Pakistan, China and Turkmenistan;
• coarse calico gold luxury incorporates synthetic polyester fibers, but is also made from thinner threads with a denser weave than ordinary calico;
• calico luxury and premium are distinguished by the quality of the threads that form the basis for matter, they are thin, but durable and completely natural;
• Belarusian coarse calico is singled out separately, which has established itself as a certain standard of Soviet quality, although at a rather high price;

Coarse calico synthetic or not? Real calico is not synthetic, it is a good material with a completely natural cotton composition. Varieties called gold are partial synthetics, as they contain synthetic fibers in their composition in various proportions to natural ones.

What is the density of calico fabric

Depending on the density, the material has a different service life, tactile properties and care methods.

1. 80 g/m2 very low, shines through the light, through it you can see the colors of the blanket and the pillowcase, does not serve well, quickly breaks;
2. 100-110g/m2 below average, service life 100-120 washing cycles in gentle mode;
3. 115-125gr/m2 average density, which is present in almost 80% of bedding sets, home textiles and home clothes;
4. 130-145gr/m2 good GOST density, which provides a beautiful appearance and long service life;

Characteristics of calico matter

1. to the touch, the calico is rough and slightly rough, the luxury and premium varieties are softer and more pleasant, the calico gold does not lose its rough texture over time;
2. has a matte surface with a well-defined interweaving of threads cross-to-cross;
   
3. calico passes air well and absorbs moisture, which provides good hygienic performance, the Gold type has these properties to a lesser extent due to polyester, which does not absorb water and does not allow air to pass through;
   
4. it wrinkles quite strongly, but it is well and easily ironed out;
   
5. has a wide range of applications, easy to cut and sew;
   
6. it is well painted and retains the brightness of colors and patterns for a long time;
   
7. has a long period of operation on average 100-200 washes, depending on the density and composition;
   
8. no special knowledge is needed for care;
   

Spheres of application of calico fabric

Coarse calico is used for sewing the entire range of home textiles: from bed linen for adults and children, bed covers, covers for blankets and pillows, to curtains and tablecloths. They also sew home clothes: bathrobes, underwear, pajamas, pants and sweaters. Furniture is upholstered with coarse coarse calico and used in various technological processes at enterprises. The bleached calico is mainly used for sewing clothes for medical personnel, bedding for resorts, hospitals, hotels and hostels. Since this type of matter has increased strength and is resistant to multiple washings and elevated temperatures.

Coarse calico bed linen pros and cons

One of the most common uses of coarse calico is the sewing of bed linen from it. This type of home textile has been known to everyone since childhood, as coarse calico is the leader in sewing sets for children.

Coarse calico bed linen is a set that is sewn from calico fabric from any of its variations, it can differ both in size and in decor and patterns on the surface of the fabric.

pros:

• reliable, time-tested and environmentally friendly;
• made from natural cotton raw materials;
• does not cause allergic reactions;
• serves for a long time without losing its qualities;
• good looking;
• has the lowest price of all bed linen fabrics;

limitations:

• quite rough to the touch, not suitable for sensitive skin;
• may contain synthetic impurities;
• strongly wrinkled, gives a fairly strong shrinkage;

Comparison with other fabrics: satin, ranfors, poplin, percale or calico, which is better?

• Satin is made by a complex double weave of highly twisted thin facial threads and simple warp threads. In this weaving, through four facial threads, the warp thread comes out. The material is silky to the touch, soft and pleasant. It looks beautiful and presentable, but it is valued more than all. Stripe satin and jacquard are even more refined and refined, as well as more expensive.
  
• Ranfors is also produced by the linen method, the difference is that the threads are twisted and thinner, so ranfors is softer than coarse calico and has a slight sheen.
  

• Poplin by the type of weaving is the same as coarse calico, as well as percale. The difference in the thickness of the threads, in poplin one thread is 1.5-2 times thicker than the other, this ratio achieves softness of the fabric, and it also practically does not shrink when washed. Percale is also a cotton fabric woven from thinner threads than calico, but after production, the finished fabric is dipped in a solution of starch and natural glue. This procedure provides a matte sheen to percale, an extended life span of over 1000 washes, as well as softness and pleasantness in contact with the body.
• Calico or cotton? All of the above materials are produced from cotton, they differ in production technology, as well as the quality of the raw materials used, the number of degrees of purification. To choose which is better or worse, it is worth studying in detail the characteristics of each matter, as well as evaluating the costs and time that you are ready to admire the bedding set. If you want an affordable bed, with good qualities, then calico bedding is just for you.
  

Methods for caring for calico products:

• Bedding sets, home clothes and other calico products, before washing, must be sorted by color and separated light from dark, as well as with an admixture of synthetics from natural.
  
• The first wash should be carried out in water not higher than 30 degrees, this is a necessary condition for fixing the color on the fabric, as well as a guarantee of a long service life.
• Further it is not recommended to carry out in water above 40 degrees due to the characteristics of cotton, which swells strongly in water, and at high temperature collapses rather quickly.
• You can soak for no longer than 2-3 hours and it is not recommended to leave a wet calico product for a long period without hanging it.
• You can wring out and wash products made of calico fabric at medium speeds of the washing machine.
• It is advisable to dry it away from the open sun, since the sun's rays provoke the appearance of a yellow tint on cotton products and calico is no exception.