Wedding dress fabric is a very important part of wedding dress. During the manufacturing process, the most important thing for us is that the wedding dress fabric is selected carefully. Wedding dress fabric can be made by silk and cotton, satin and taffeta, chiffon, lace and tulle. Here I will introduce you to some wedding dress fabrics in details.
Dress fabrics are usually classified as natural fibres or synthetic fibres. Natural fibre materials such as silk, wool, linen and cotton are woven into fabrics that have a lustrous appearance and a natural breathe-ability. One major benefit of using natural fibres is it’s hypoallergenic properties that most people appreciate when wearing their wedding dresses.
As for synthetic fibres they are often referred to as man-made fibres or manufactured fibres because they don’t occur naturally. Polyester is one of the most widely used man-made fibres because it has high durability than other synthetics fabrics and its wrinkle resistant properties can make your wedding dresses look neat for a long time. The drawback for polyester is it wrinkles easily and tends to pill easily than natural fibres which have more comfortable hand feelings than polyester fabrics.
Some of the most popular fabric materials used in making wedding dresses are tulle, satin, cotton, silk and lace.
Tulle is a net fabric that can be made from silk or nylon. It is usually used for making veils, petticoats and blouses. Tulle is another popular fabric for wedding dresses as its soft, lightweight and flowy. It comes in several different colours so you can find one that fits your wedding theme perfectly. It’s good for bottom layers in dress designs because it’s light enough not to weigh down the dress but thick enough to add dimension to the bottom layer of the dress.
Satin is a smooth fabric made from silk or synthetic fibre. Satin was first produced in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) and became widely popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Satin is frequently used to make evening gowns, dresses and wedding dresses.
Cotton is one of the most widely used materials in the world, with an estimated 20 million tons produced each year. Cotton garments have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back over 6,000 years ago. Wedding dresses made out of cotton are soft and comfortable.
Silk is another popular choice for brides. Silk fabrics have been found preserved with mummies found in China dating back to 2,700 BC. Because of its unique texture and luster, silk is often used in wedding dresses as a lining material or to make patterns on other material.
Chiffon is made from silk, but it’s very light in weight and sheer. It flows beautifully and drapes over the body nicely. It’s great for formal gowns and wedding dresses.
Chiffon is popular nowadays as it can make you look slimmer than other fabrics can while still allowing you to have a bit of coverage in certain areas. It’s also easy to cut and sew with and it looks soft and romantic.