Taffeta fabric: varieties, properties, care

Taffeta fabric is found almost everywhere. Many people confuse this material because of the name with Persian textiles, which is an expensive silk. Unlike the elegant fabric, taffeta is inexpensive and versatile. In fact, it is a widely used synthetic material, which has many varieties.

Basic types of fabric

The tissue of taffeta differs from other tissues not only in composition, but also in appearance. This material is light, thin and has a glossy surface. In addition, taffeta is available in several varieties. The main difference lies in the raw materials that were used for its production:

• polyester;
• nylon.

Properties and Differences

The fabric of taffeta, made of nylon fibers, is highly resistant to moisture and chemicals. Such material is elastic enough and practically does not wear out. To the disadvantages of such a fabric is the low hygroscopicity index. In addition, nylon material is highly electrified. Taffeta of this variety is often produced with a special coating. Due to this, the material can be used for the manufacture of tourist equipment, tents and tents. In addition, nylon fabric is ideal for pads.

As for the polyester material, it is inferior to other types of fabric, not only in strength, but also in resistance to chemicals. However, such a taffeta fabric perfectly tolerates high temperatures and ultraviolet radiation. The properties of the polyester material are strongly influenced by the density of the web. This figure can be 170-230 T. At the same time, the weight of such matter directly depends on the density and on what impregnation it was used in its manufacture. The taffeta lining fabric can be mesh, translucent or have a knitted structure. Its density, as a rule, is not indicated.

How to take care of such a fabric

Taffeta fabric is a synthetic material. Such textiles are unpretentious in care. Such a fabric, even having a special coating, easily carries multiple washing cycles in an automatic washing machine. The main thing is that the water temperature does not exceed 40 ° С.

Dry the fabric in a special drying is not recommended. The material itself is light and dries very quickly. Use for this special ironing is not necessary. If necessary, the fabric can be ironed. The temperature of the iron should not exceed 110 ° C.

It is not recommended to bleach the fabric with the help of special means, in which chlorine is present. This substance negatively affects not only the color of the material, but also its structure. It is also not recommended to dry this cloth.