Atlas - a fabric that looks great in any ensemble always attracts attention.Clothing made from this material, always looks good and pleasing to the eye.It can also perfectly decorate your home.
But what kind of fabric - satin, which it has the properties and how to take care of it?Let's deal.
little history first mention of this material dates back to the 2nd century AD.In Arabic it is called "smooth".Even in the Middle Ages used this fabric could afford only wealthy people.
invented a type of weaving in China, after which he was taken through Central Asia and into the European countries and the Middle East.During the Renaissance its own production of the atlas appeared in Europe.But only in the 16-17 centuries in Iran have learned to make this stuff really efficiently.
In Russia, in the Middle Ages, this fabric is called "otlos."It was used mainly for the production of men's clothing, and only 20-ies this material have been widely used for various purposes.By the way, satin - tissue that is very popular today.
composition
This material, which consists of semi-silk or silk with a small introduction of flax or wool weft.The composition includes filaments and rayon acetate fiber, making it 100% polyester.
Atlas - a material that is always shining front surface, wrong side of the fabric is always dull.Shute ratio with respect to the substrate is not less than 1: 5, which makes it a particularly smooth.
Species There are several species of this material.This fabric can be thick or thin, have a pattern or be monochromatic, and meets with satin moire effect.
Properties
Atlas - a fabric that has excellent aesthetic properties, high resistance to abrasion, high strength and good drape.Unfortunately, this material is very easy to fall off, and therefore is quite moody at work.But it provides an excellent fit.
Application
Atlas - tissue that found its use in the manufacture of clothing, as well as in other areas.Sew satin nightgowns, robes, skirts, blouses, tunics and dresses.Quite often, it is also used as a lining material.Also because it made a great linens.Widely used this fabric in the interior as upholstery, for the manufacture of curtains and draperies different.
Care
Atlas - cloth, for which you want to treat.Wash products made from this material is recommended at a temperature of 30 degrees by hand using a mild detergent.It can not rub or wring.After washing it must be rinsed in cold water with a small amount of vinegar in order to not lose color brightness.
proglazhivanii When the material is necessary to keep it a little moist.Low iron must equal 150 degrees.Product proutyuzhivaetsya from the wrong side in the "silk".
