Poplin bedding is in constant demand and many shops offer sets of this fabric. What kind of fabric is this and why has it not lost its relevance even centuries after its invention, because during this time dozens of new materials have been created.
History and technology of making poplin fabric
This material was first made in France around the 14th century, when poplin was used exclusively for tailoring. And since this fabric fell in love with the Pope, it got its name poplin, which comes from the Italian word papalino, which means papal in translation.
Some experts call poplin a kind of coarse calico fabric, so it is also produced by the plain weave method. But this is not correct, since threads of various thicknesses are used in the manufacture of poplin. Depending on the manufacturer, the difference in the thickness of the warp and weft threads ranges from 1.5 to 2 times. This explains the special textured structure of the material. A thin thread, as it were, wraps around a thicker thread, forming scars over the entire area of the fabric.
The threads are not twisted, but combed, which makes it possible to obtain fabrics denser than calico, but softer and more pleasant to the touch.
Poplin coloring types
- bleached, white, subject to the least number of treatments - the most natural look, recommended for sewing bed linen for hospitals and hotels;
- plain dyed, has a higher density than other types, since the threads are dyed before weaving, which guarantees a better color, which does not differ from the wrong side or from the front side;
- a printed view that provides for the application of drawings with various colors and designs in ways: airbrushing, using mesh patterns, as well as a digital method, which has been applied recently and is characterized by amazingly realistic prints. And also the latest development is 3D technology, which does not lose its relevance.
- multicolored poplin, which is made from already dyed threads in a certain way, therefore it does not have a seamy side, such a fabric is denser and of higher quality, but the drawings are simpler than those of the printed type due to the complexity of manufacturing;
- poplin jacquard is a special kind of dyed fabric that imitates the patterned weaving of threads inherent in natural jacquard, as a result of which the material is cheaper, but practically not inferior in beauty and grace to noble jacquard. They produce bed linen and home textiles of sophisticated designs.
Poplin varieties by fabric composition:
- cotton poplin or cotton, which is made from 100% cotton fiber;
- micropoplin, made from a part of cotton and polyester, the proportions of cotton and synthetics are different from different manufacturers;
- poplin stretch what kind of fabric it is, it is usually made from cotton or viscose, with the addition of a small amount of elastane to give the properties of fitting the body;
- there are also options from silk, used mainly for sewing bedding and home textiles;
- woolen poplin - made, for the most part, from sheep's wool with the addition of acrylic;
- poplin bamboo is a completely new variety, made from bamboo, has all the advantages of this material;
- poplin is it synthetic? there are options that are completely made of synthetic fibers, to determine synthetic poplin, just look at the label or the characteristics in the description in the online store.
Poplin characteristics pros and cons
the pluses include:
- naturalness and environmental friendliness when it comes to natural material;
- has a silky uniform structure;
- good moisture absorption and air exchange capabilities;
- long service life;
- ease of care;
- pleasant to the touch and soft;
- has a beautiful characteristic fabric texture;
- resistant to creasing;
cons - there are practically none:
- the complexity of processing this fabric when sewing due to a hem;
- shrinkage during washing is possible;
Poplin Applications
In the modern world, poplin bedding is mainly made, both for adults and for children, as well as the whole range of home textiles - tablecloths, napkins, potholders, bedspreads, curtains. Clothes are made mainly of cotton poplin with the addition of polyester or stretch poplin, these additives even more neutralize the tendency to wrinkle.
Poplin care recommendations
- before washing, it is recommended to turn it inside out and close all existing zippers and button up;
- wash at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees with a delicate mode;
- it is recommended to fill the drum no more than half;
- wring out to produce in a delicate mode;
- can be soaked for up to two hours;
- dry without exposure to open sunlight;
- avoid overdrying, this leads to coarsening of the fabric and bruises;
- ironing is allowed, but if you remove it from drying and fold it neatly on time, it is possible to do without it.
