The dressing gown is so comfortable and indispensable in your home wardrobe that it is hidden in its very name. It is known that the word "bathrobe" came to us from the Arabic language. Translated, it simply means "clothing." That is, one dressing gown in the East was enough to feel confident both at home and in public. It is no secret that eastern men to this day often prefer to walk in rich robes throughout the day.
Features of a negligent cut allow skin to breathe, and the texture of the fabric easily copes with the task of removing excess moisture. The “visiting card” of the bathrobe is also pleasant for the wearer that is not hot in hot weather, while on cool days it retains body heat. A waffle bathrobe has such qualities.
What it is?
Often, robes made of silk or terry cloth are not the best choice for the home. For example, right after a bath or shower, not everyone will want to put on a bathrobe made of these materials. It is possible that the terry model may seem too hot and dense, while the silk will adhere to wet, heated skin, which is also not too pleasant. An alternative to such things is a waffle dressing gown.
This fabric got its name due to the outward resemblance to a treat loved by many - the interweaving of threads forms small square cells, which are the hallmark of this material.
Due to its special structure, lightweight waffle fabric absorbs moisture perfectly. In fact, this material can be considered an ideal version of the fabric, combining the advantages of both terry and silk. From the first "waffle" took hygroscopicity, and from the second - weightless lightness.At the same time, the deep relief and volume of the wafer fabric does not allow it to stick to the body, which positively affects the sensations when wearing such a dressing gown, this feature also allows things sewn from this material to dry faster.
Models
A waffle bathrobe is suitable for both women and men. It can become an indispensable attribute not only of home relaxation after taking a shower or bath, but also a faithful companion who will help out its owner in a spa, public baths or pool, if for some reason they do not have their own bathrobes. However, even in the most equipped establishments, many simply do not want to feel things on their bodies that are used as uniforms by several visitors during the day.
Therefore, a personal waffle robe brought with you is not a whim, but a completely understandable and reasonable decision by an adult who understands the importance of hygiene and personal space.
Waffle dressing gowns do not have any canonical style: now both long and shortened models, both with full sleeves and in 3/4 variation, are on the market. Also, the choice of the future owner is left to decide whether the bathrobe should be equipped with a hood or a comfortable collar will be enough. If the thing is selected to be worn after a bath, sauna, shower or bath, it would be logical to look at yourself a robe with a hood so that the wet hair is also warm, like the whole body. In addition, once wrapped in a hood made of waffle fabric, the hair will dry much faster.
The cut in the dressing gown may be different. Someone will like styling for neat and concise models of classic European costumes for the home. Others will appreciate a waffle bathrobe tailored in the manner of a Japanese kimono. The choice of the color scheme of the bathrobe also depends solely on the subjective preferences of the person. It can be both modest monophonic models, and decorated with varying degrees of complexity with embroidery or bright prints. The main thing is that the coloring does not deprive the wafer fabric of all its competitive advantages, which were mentioned earlier.
Fabric structure
The main feature of waffle fabric, which immediately catches your eye, is already disclosed in its very name. This matter got it due to the visual resemblance to confectionery wafers, since the whole canvas is mottled with a strict geometric pattern of square or diamond-shaped cells. The size of these cells can vary from two millimeters to a centimeter.
The advantages of waffle fabric include its following features:
- this natural material does not pose a health hazard, does not provoke an allergic reaction and is not a source of toxic substances into the atmosphere;
- the fabric perfectly passes air, while simultaneously warming the skin, and without preventing it from breathing;
- like any other cotton material, waffle fabric is soft, elastic and light;
- the strong structure of this fabric allows it to transfer frequent washings without consequences, while the beautiful appearance of the product and the useful properties of the material are not lost.
The main raw material for such a fabric is cotton yarn. Recently, wafer fabric made of bamboo fiber is becoming more widespread. Bamboo, which is a lignified straw, gives the fabric created on its basis, a peculiar shine, easily visible to the eye, and a delicate tenderness, felt to the touch. When making dressing gowns from waffle fabric, both cotton components and bamboo fibers can be used. Sometimes patterns are sewn from combined raw materials.
Manufacturers
In the post-Soviet space, factories located in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus are traditionally strong. Domestic manufacturers in large numbers are based in the "weaving capital" of the country - the city of Ivanovo.Among others, Ivanovo brands such as Good Morning, Roskhalat and Proffitex are worth highlighting. Among the many Ukrainian companies offering waffle bathrobes of their own production, one can note OKEU-DOM from Kiev.
Dressing gowns from non-CIS countries are mainly represented by Turkish goods. Dozens of sewing factories from Turkey offer a variety of models of waffle robes for every taste.
Reviews
Men, women and children who have “tried” what a waffle dressing gown is, agree on one thing - it’s difficult to think of clothes that are worn after water procedures: it’s soft, but it doesn’t stick to the skin, and warm, but not hot, allows the whole body to breathe. In addition, the waffle fabric dries very quickly.
Many owners of such dressing gowns share another interesting observation: a unique massage effect that manifests itself when you stroke waffle “cells” gives them a lot of pleasant sensations.
The images
Laconic robe in a large waffle cage, tailored in the style of a traditional Japanese kimono, significantly benefits from the chosen color scheme. Saturated blue gamut contrasts effectively with the skin, and convenient “ears” for threading the belt in them relieve the wearer of such a kimono dressing gown from the need to look for this girdle left somewhere when undressing.
A shortened seductive model made of white waffle fabric emphasizes the tan, and a hood worn on the head makes an elegant emphasis on gorgeous dark hair. Lace trim adds a dressing gown of pastorality, once again focusing on the charge of natural sexuality.
The bath waffle dressing gown for a teenage boy is characterized by narrow horizontal and vertical inserts made of white material, visually emphasizing the child's excellent posture. The rich dark brown color will appeal to the wearer of the dressing gown, and to his mother, the practical and non-marking model will last until his son grows out of it.
