Top 4 Fabrics for Your Custom Clothing
No matter how cheap readymade garments are when compared to custom clothes, the fact remains that the quality one gets from custom clothing is far better. Reason being that ready-to-wear clothes are mass produced and are way too-big, as each size needs to accommodate a wide range of body shapes and sizes. This however, is not the case with tailored or custom clothing where each piece of clothing is made to fit its wearer and noother. Another advantage of custom clothing is that one has an option of choosing the fabric of their own choice. In fact some tailors suggest that one of the most common reasons why people want to shift from readymade to custom garments is that they want to have a piece of clothing made out of their favorite choice of fabric.
Cotton
One of the most popular fabrics that can be dated back to the prehistoric times. The reason for it being among one of the favorite fabrics is that it is comfortable to wear all-year-round and is easy to care for or maintain. Some of the other benefits of cotton are • • • • •
Moisture absorbency (can hold water 27 times its own weight) Strong and durable Easy to launder Resistant to abrasion Good color retention
Polyester
When financial resources are limited, polyester is an ideal choice. Its threads are made of polyester plastic, whereas the material is made of recycled PET substance. Some of its benefits are
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Lasts Longer Stain resistant Light weight Doesn’t sustain a flame
Wool
The versatility of wool makes it one of the most popular fabrics. It is a naturally occurring fiber and far superior than man-made fibers. Wool, when compared to most other fibers, is entirely renewable and sustainable. Its main benefits include; • • • •
Luxurious Look Good insulator Resists wrinkles Hypoallergenic (resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria)
Linen
By far the best fabric for custom clothing, worn for its coolness and comfort during hot weather. It is a natural fiber that is made up from the stalk of a flax plant. The more it is used, the more it softens. If cared properly it can last long. Benefits of Linen are. • • • • •
High moisture absorbency Hypoallergenic Highly breathable Eco friendly Structurally sound fiber(keeps the shape intact)
Conclusion
A lot of factors go into making the choice of garment that you desire and fits you comfortably. A lot of people focus on fit, style and comfort. However, fabric should be one of the most important determinants while choosing a piece of clothing. Fabric is the first and foremost factor that determines quality. A lot other factors, inturn, depend on the quality of the fabric and hence the reason why it is important.