Dresses from calico

Light and bright coarse calico dresses have not left the wardrobes of girls and women for several centuries, because this fabric has a very rich history. Coarse calico appeared in Russia in the 16th century - it was brought to us from Asian countries. Due to its strength and low cost, it quickly gained popularity. She sewed not only clothes (shirts, sundresses, caftans), but also bed linen.

Today coarse calico continues to be in great demand, because in its quality characteristics it compares favorably with modern synthetic materials. In this article we will talk about coarse calico dresses: about their features, varieties and fashionable variations.

Consider the positive and negative properties of calico. The advantages of this material include:

• wear resistance - the fabric does not tear and does not deform even after a large number of washings;
• hygiene - 100% natural fabric has natural antibacterial properties;
• high degree of breathability;
• ability to quickly absorb moisture;
• affordable price;
• undemanding care.

Among the disadvantages of coarse calico are the following:

• rough surface - people with sensitive skin in coarse calico clothing may not be very comfortable;
• over time, calico tends to lose color (especially under sunlight);
• if the fabric is of poor quality, spools may appear on it.

Coarse calico is made mainly from cotton fibers. According to Russian standards, the cotton content should be 100%, but foreign manufacturers allow up to 15% of synthetic additives - most often polyester thread plays this role.

Coarse calico dresses are light and comfortable clothes that suit both very young women and women of elegant age.Due to the peculiarities of the material, the styles of coarse calico dresses are usually very simple - they have practically not changed since the time of our grandmothers and mothers. A loose or slightly flared silhouette, a shallow neckline, a short sleeve - this is what a dress made of calico usually looks like. The length of such a dress can be absolutely any: from extreme mini to modest, romantic maxi.

For some reason, it so happened that the most popular pattern for calico dresses is a floral print. Indeed, in the summer (and calico outfits are worn precisely at this time of the year) beautiful, bright flowers on the dress set the necessary mood - joyful and sunny.

However, in addition to the traditional floral ornament, there are other options, for example, frivolous peas or an exotic ethnic pattern.

Summer calico outfits are usually feminine models with a flying silhouette. For warm days, coarse calico sundresses and tunics are great.

• Coarse calico clothing should be washed separately from items sewn from other materials.
• The optimum washing temperature for coarse calico products is from 30 to 60 degrees.
• Stains from dresses made of calico can be removed using conventional stain removers.
• Before ironing a calico dress, it should be slightly moistened.