Chintz: what kind of fabric, its description

Chintz is one of the most popular fabrics, which is famous for its unpretentiousness, low cost and affordability. Many of today's consumers consider chintz as their favorite material for its undemanding nature. Of course, such a fabric has its own weaknesses. Today we will get to know chintz better and find out what its pros and cons are.

Before proceeding to a detailed examination of all the characteristics and properties of chintz, it is necessary to answer the main question, what is it like?

So, chintz is a fairly lightweight cotton fabric of natural origin. Such material is distinguished by its pleasant texture. He is very pleasant to the body. There are many varieties of chintz.

Today, chintz is made from cotton fabric of natural origin by plain weaving. In the old days, a species called surat was often used in the production of such fabric. It is characterized by medium thickness and twisting. Since all of these raw materials are affordable and inexpensive, it produces the same inexpensive fabric - chintz.

Today the assortment of various fabrics is wider than ever. It is possible to choose the right thing of high quality for every taste and color. However, before going to the store for the same chintz, it is very important to be aware of its advantages and disadvantages. First, you should familiarize yourself with the advantages of this material.

• One of the main advantages of chintz is its natural origin. In the age of high technology and artificial materials, such fabrics are especially valuable.
• High-quality and natural textiles are environmentally friendly. It will not negatively affect human health, cause aggressive allergic reactions.
• The specified textiles are absolutely safe for children of different ages. He will not do them the slightest harm.
• It should be noted chic assortment of chintz materials. They are represented by various options, having a very different color. There are both restrained monophonic and more original copies with a variety of prints and drawings. In addition, the modern consumer has the opportunity to choose for himself chintz, seasoned in any style.

• Items from quality chintz are very pleasant to the touch and to the body. They do not cause itching and redness, and in the summertime this is an ideal solution.
• This fabric is also famous for its wide range of applications. A lot of different things are made from it (from clothes to decorations), which are in enviable demand.

• Another important plus of chintz is its unpretentiousness. This material is undemanding in care, which cannot but please modern consumers. That is why many people consider chintz as their favorite material.
• Chintz does not require laborious and complicated care. It is not necessary to stock up with special cleaning and washing products.

• This is breathable material. It remarkably absorbs moisture in its structure.
• Chintz is quite simple in tailoring, for which many needlewomen love it.
• Chintz is a beautiful fabric. Woven decorations from this raw material (towels, pillows, tablecloths) are able to transform the interior, making it more comfortable and welcoming. That is why many people try to complement their homes with similar textile details.
• This woven fabric is widespread and affordable.

As you can see, the chintz advantages are more than enough. That is why this material is so popular and widespread. However, it is not enough to know about its advantages. It is important to take into account the cons.

• This textile is bad in that it is a material subject to shrinkage. This factor must be taken into account if you plan to buy any thing from this material.
• Clothing made from such raw materials often loses its shape over time, because this material is very light and delicate. That is why experts do not advise expecting longevity from such things and maintaining an attractive appearance for many years. Usually these things are enough for just a couple of seasons, after which they gradually begin to become shapeless.
• Such fabric is subject to fading. After some time, the material inevitably fades, irretrievably losing its pristine appearance and brightness of colors. Particularly susceptible to such problems are low-quality fabrics.

• Chintz easily breaks. As in the previous case, such problems are especially acute if the fabric was not made correctly.
• Today, shops sell too much low-quality chintz, which has more minuses than pluses. Of course, not the best material is always presented as high-quality, so people often acquire short-lived fabrics that quickly fail.
• This material is subject to quick and easy creasing.

Yes, chintz has disadvantages, but you can not come across many of them if you buy high-quality fabric made according to all necessary standards. It is advisable to buy things from this material (or the fabric itself) in proven retail outlets where really high-quality and natural textile products are sold.

Some believe that chintz is the only material that does not have subspecies. In fact, this opinion is erroneous. There are several subtypes of chintz.Each of them has its own characteristics and distinctive features. Get acquainted with them.

One-colored chintz is widespread today. This textile is found in many retail outlets. He is thin. It is used in the production of quality bedding, soft pajamas and shirts. It is permissible to wash this type of cotton cloth at temperatures above 60 degrees. One-colored chintz is distinguished by the fact that it perfectly and permanently preserves the saturation of colors. That is why it is so popular.

Stuffed - this is another popular kind of chintz. This material has a pattern applied on top of an already finished web. It is distinguished by printed chintz and the fact that very often it is not sufficiently cleaned. Because of this, this material is often found with a noticeable grayish tone.

This is the name of the special bleached chintz. In the manufacturing process, a variety of patterns, drawings and prints are also applied to it. White earth material, as well as printed material, is made from 80 to 120 cm wide. Such dimensional parameters make it possible to manufacture various products.

So, materials with a width of 80 or 90 cm are most often put into business when it comes to sewing light bathrobes, scarves, dresses and diapers. For bedding, fabrics with a width of 150-220 cm are more suitable.

If you are looking for the most wear-resistant and durable look of chintz, then you should look at the glossed version. This material is characterized by excellent strength characteristics and high density. Its not so easy to tear. In addition, polished chintz textile is not subject to deformation. Thanks to this level of strength, the polished chintz is quite dense and tough. It bends hard. This material is mainly used in the manufacture of curtains or for upholstery for furniture.

This subspecies of chintz fabric is produced by hot stamping. It is used in the production of special textile wallpapers of the highest quality, as well as luxurious tablecloths that easily fit into the interiors of a wide variety of styles.

The reaper is a beautiful chintz fabric, complemented by a characteristic corrugated effect. It has a very interesting decorative look, which is difficult to confuse with other similar materials. Today, high-quality and attractive blouses and ladies' sundresses are made from such original textiles.

Today, in many factories, chintz is made from a special woven semi-finished product called calico. The specified material is obtained from thick cotton threads. The yarn is not pre-bleached, so the fabric looks natural with a grayish tint.

From calico make:

• light chintz (both plain and with drawings);
• muslin - thin unfinished fabric, characterized by a small weave;
• madapolam - Another lightweight material from India;
• leatherette - artificial leather.

And now we will get acquainted with the stages of manufacturing chintz fabric:

• cotton is first harvested;
• then they are cleaned of seeds and sorted;
• then there is a spinning of threads from combed and harvested fibers;
• the next step is machine weaving;
• finally, the prepared web is painted.

The assortment of fabrics in our time cannot but cause delight among buyers. In specialized stores you can find things made from a variety of raw materials. Such fabric as chintz is rightfully recognized as the most popular.High-quality chintz products are found in many retail outlets and are in great demand. The following things are made from this natural textile:

• light summer garments that “breathe” are not stuffy in them, and they are very pleasant to the body;
• chintz makes wonderful men's shirts, which are very pleasant to the body and do not cause allergic reactions;
• things for newborns;
• baby clothes made of chintz are a great solution because they are environmentally friendly and safe;
• beautiful decorative pillows and quality bedding;
• tablecloths and curtains;
• potholders;
• diapers.

From chintz, things are obtained that do not cause allergies or itching. Of course, a lot depends on the quality of the material itself from which the purchased products are made.

As mentioned above, chintz is an unpretentious material that does not require complex and meticulous care. However, this does not mean that he does not need to be looked after at all. So, washing a thing from this textile is permissible both manually and in a washing machine. It is imperative to iron calico items, because they are subject to significant crushing. Because of this, clothes can become sloppy and sloppy. Here are some helpful tips for caring for chintz.

• Before putting on a just bought calico item, it is better to wash it in cold and slightly acidified water. It’s better to do it manually. This procedure will make the fabric a little softer, and also protect the saturation of its color.
• Items from printed or plain-dyed textiles must be washed at a temperature that is not more than 50 degrees. In addition, previously the thing will need to be turned inside out.

• As for the bleached type of chintz, it must be washed at a temperature of at least 90 degrees. If necessary, it is permissible to boil a thing from this material.
• For washing, it is recommended to use exclusively gentle powder. Aggressive agents should not be used. The content of bleaching components in the powder should be minimal.
• Before proceeding to ironing a chintz item, it is best to sprinkle it with water. Instead, steam can be added to the product.
• Drying calico items is better when flattened.

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