Jacquard is a beautiful, durable, effective, wear-resistant fabric. It captivates with its beauty and deserves to be in the royal apartments, and maybe even on Olympus itself. The fabric is distinguished by a complex composition, interlacing of threads, an exquisite double-sided pattern. May be 100% natural or contain synthetic fibers.
Jacquard products serve for a long time and do not lose their beauty. Quite easy to clean. The peculiarity of the structure of jacquard fabric, the interweaving of several dozen threads of various types, allows you to create products with voluminous, multi-colored images. The pattern created with the help of intertwined threads retains its qualities for a long time. Does not fade as a result of use and care (hand and machine washing, cleaning, ironing).
Popular types of jacquard
Several dozen types of jacquard fabric have been developed and are used in the manufacture of various products. The combination of yarns with different properties allows you to create fabrics that are ideally suited to different requirements and conditions. These fabrics are used to create a wide variety of products that can withstand intense use without losing their high aesthetic properties.
The most popular currently jacquard fabrics include:
- jacquard satin;
- jacquard silk;
- jacquard satin;
- jacquard knitwear;
- jacquard stretch.
The complex interweaving of threads with different physicochemical parameters made it possible to create fabrics with different functional properties. Fabrics that are optimal for sewing a particular type of product.
Jacquard-satin
100% natural fabric made entirely of interlacing cotton threads. It is used for sewing bed linen. Has a delicate, pleasant to the touch surface. It is characterized by high strength, air permeability, hypoallergenicity, hygroscopicity. The cotton threads included in the fabric form a high-quality, colored, double-sided pattern.
Jacquard silk
The optimal combination of synthetic and natural fibers gives the fabric lightness and strength. Jacquard silk is a fabric with high aesthetic properties. Elegant, festive and light clothes are sewn from it. This fabric is used when sewing elegant women's underwear. Used to create elegant bedding sets.
Jacquard satin
It is used for sewing curtains, bedspreads. In the manufacture of these fabrics, mainly synthetic threads are used. Jacquard-atlas is unpretentious in operation and maintenance. It is characterized by strength and wear resistance.
Jacquard jersey
The selected combination of threads makes this fabric the optimal choice for the production of many warm things - sweaters, scarves, skirts, dresses, sweaters. The fabric combines warmth, lightness, strength, and wear resistance.
Jacquard stretch
Elastic, durable material with good breathability. It is widely used in the production of clothing items.
Jacquard curtains
Due to the composition of the fabric, jacquard curtains act as the main highlight of interior design. They draw attention to themselves with a double-sided relief pattern. The visual effects provided by the different reflective power of the different filaments allow you to create an individual atmosphere for each room.
The properties of the fabric make it possible to make both dense curtains and tulle of various degrees of transparency from jacquard. Also, Japanese curtains, Roman blinds, roller blinds are made from jacquard. It fits perfectly into any interior, adding style and sophistication to the design of the room.
Jacquard Curtain Care
In order for the curtains to serve for a long time and not to lose their aesthetic qualities, they need proper care. Depending on the type of fabric used when sewing curtains, the conditions for their sanitary and hygienic processing and other similar measures differ.
Like any other fabric product, jacquard curtains require periodic cleaning of dust and dirt. Jacquard is an unpretentious fabric. Curtains made of this fabric can be treated with a special vacuum cleaner or gently wiped with a special brush. If necessary, they can be washed by hand or in a machine.
Requirements for washing jacquard curtains:
- the water temperature should not exceed 30° С;
- it is necessary to use a neutral washing powder;
- do not use bleaches and other aggressive cleaning agents;
- curtains cannot be twisted or squeezed out in a centrifuge. Let the water drain on its own.
Requirements for drying jacquard curtains:
- it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight on the item to be dried;
- it is unacceptable to dry curtains on radiators and other heating devices;
- it is necessary to create conditions for uniform drying of the fabric - dry in the fresh air.
Requirements for ironing jacquard curtains:
- the temperature of the iron should not exceed 150° С;
- it is unacceptable to hold the iron in one place.
As you can see from the above, jacquard does not like heat. Considering that in most cases curtain jacquard is made of synthetic yarn, everything becomes clear. Polyester is not at all friendly with high temperatures. Deformed about them varies in length and structure. Active chemical compounds destroy the threads. Therefore, the jacquard cannot be bleached.
In general, meeting these simple requirements will extend the life of the products. It will allow you to admire the curtains for a long time and enjoy the comfort in the house.