About what is fleece fabric

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Currently, a huge amount of modern materials are used for tailoring and home textiles. In all this variety, fleece fabric is not the last. Although it is synthetic, it is a very high-quality material that, in comparison with others, has many undeniable advantages. How it differs from others, how it happens and what its advantages are - this is exactly what will be discussed in our article.

What is fleece fabric

The name of this material was formed on the basis of the English word "fleece", which means "sheep's wool, fleece". This circumstance can easily mislead as to its structure. Therefore, we immediately note that the fleece fabric does not contain either sheep or any other natural wool in its composition. Typically, such material is made from unstructured polyester, to which a small amount of other synthetics is sometimes added. Fleece fabric differs from others in the peculiarity of its weaving: the base and the pile in it are combined into one. Lycra fibers are often added to improve quality. ATdepending on its thickness, fleece fabric (photo below) is divided into thin, as well as low and medium density.

In addition, this material is one- and two-sided. In the latter case, the top layer is designed to protect against wind, and the inner one to create comfortable warmth. Also worth mentioning is the fleece called windblock. It consists of two layers of medium density, between which there is a special membrane for protection against wind.

Fleece Benefits

Products made from this type of fabric are distinguished by their durability, lightness and softness. This rather pleasant to the touch material perfectly retains heat. In this respect, it may well compete with wool. Fleece fabric is famous for its excellent breathability (816 dm³/m^{2C) and high hygroscopicity (0.8%). This means that things from it allow the body to "breathe" and at the same time almost do not absorb moisture. Despite the fact that the fleece fabric is a synthetic material, it does not cause allergic reactions and skin irritations. Therefore, children's things are often made from it. Due to its ability to retain heat even when wet, this material is often used for sewing all kinds of outerwear (ski jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts), scarves, hats, suits and toys for pets, blankets and blankets, it is also used as a heater for winter clothes. If we add that this fabric dries very quickly, does not shed and perfectly tolerates machine washing, it becomes clear thatwhy its popularity in the textile market has recently increased so much.}

How much does fleece cost?

The price of this material largely depends on the characteristics of tailoring, density, brand, country of origin. The most famous brand of this type of fabric is Polartec by Malden Mills. It is interesting that the fleece was invented by the specialists of this particular company (1979), for which they received the Nobel Prize. In addition to the United States, the production of this fabric is highly developed in Canada and Germany. However, back to the cost. In online stores, the price varies in the range from 100 to 500 rubles per linear meter. The average cost is about 250-300 rubles/linear meter