At HARMONY store all our clothing has to have a natural fibre component. We have natural and cellulose fibres that are soft on your skin that make them very comfortable.
We aim for 100% natural fabrics but we have found having a little spandex allows for more stretch and durability. Below are the fabrics we love to have in store and wear.
BAMBOO -
- Is very absorbent and has anti bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
- Silky smooth to touch and wear with a beautiful drape
- Great fabric for allergy and ecsema sufferers
- Fibres are breathable, smooth and soft and don't cause itching or rubbing
- Fabric is thermodynamic which means it is COOL in summer and WARM in winter
- Slow drying due to the absorbency property but this is not a problem even when travelling.
COTTON -
- Is a strong fibre and increases in strength when wet and has very good absorbency making it comfortable to wear as it breathes.
- The inelasticity of cotton causes creases and wrinkles, and prevents the fibres returning to their original position. This can often result in bagginess.
- A real plus is that cotton garments are dry-cleanable and machine washable.
MODAL -
- Is a bio-based fibre made from beech trees.
- It is 50% more absorbent than cotton and is designed to be dyed - holding colour beautifully.
- Is resistant to shrinking and fading and can be put in the dryer !
- Is very durable but is still very smooth and soft to touch with a lovely drape when a knit fabric.
- Woven modal does need ironing where knits will not.
- Is a natural fibre from sheep and most absorbent fibre in common usage.
- Warm to wear but can feel prickly if - Merino light wool garments are beautiful to wear.
- Is a weak fibre, especially when wet, so wash and dry with care - follow instructions on label.
- Has good wrinkle recovery as it has good elasticity.
- High absorbency makes for a slower drying fabric
- Is prone to shrinkage if washed incorrectly
- Is warm to wear as it is a good insulator and conductor of heat.
VISCOSE -
- Man made cellulose fibre made from trees
- Cool to wear, smooth, lustrous and good drape
- Can crease in woven fabrics
- Loses strength when wet and care should be taken when washing and is dry cleanable
- Very absorbent fabric making it lovely to wear as it breathes
- Can be known as Rayon but the correct name in Australia is Viscose
- Natural fibre from silk worms that is very smooth
- Very strong fibre but is weaker when wet.
- Can only be washed in cold or warm water and can be dry cleaned
- Silk is nice and cool to wear.
LINEN -
- Natural fibre from flax plant - which is a strong fibre.
- Its strentgth increases when wet
- Fabric wrinkles easily and needs ironing after laundering
- Is soft and drapey
- Linen blends with cotton or bamboo are lovely to wear also
RAMIE -
- Comes from a plant with very similar qualities to the flax plant from which linen is produced.
- Ramie has a similar appearance to linen, but is a much coarser and stiffer fibre
- Is usually found in heavier, stiffer types of clothes
- Is dry-cleanable.
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