MATERIALS
Cotton: Cotton fiber is almost pure cellulose, with softness and breathability that have made it the world's most popular natural fiber. It absorbs moisture effectively, which makes cotton clothes comfortable in hot weather, its high tensile strength in soap solutions means they are easy to wash.
Coolmax: COOLMAX® fabric appeals to the fashion-conscious who prefer a cool, soft, and, high-performance fabric that fits every lifestyle. COOLMAX® fabric is the confident, sophisticated choice for active consumers. The specially engineered fibers allow fabric designers to create high-performance fabrics that are soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Garments made with COOLMAX® fabric are machine washable and dryable.
COOLMAX® fabric is so quick drying that you actually reduce dryer use. Just hang wet clothes and be amazed at how fast they dry.
Wool: Wool is excellent at regulating body temperature, especially when worn against the skin. The wool provides some warmth, without overheating the wearer. It draws moisture (sweat) away from the skin, a phenomenon known as wicking. Wool contains lanolin, which has antibacterial properties. Wool has excellent warming properties, because the smaller fibers have microscopic cortices, trapping body heat similar to the way a sleeping bag keeps you warm.
Acrylic: Acrylic is lightweight, soft, and warm, with a wool-like feel. Acrylic fibers are very resilient compared to both other synthetics and natural fibers. Some acrylic is used in clothing as a less expensive alternative to cashmere, due to the similar feeling of the materials. Some acrylic fabrics may fuzz or pill easily. Other fibers and fabrics are designed to minimize pilling. Acrylic takes color well, is washable, and is generally hypoallergenic.
Silk: Silk has lustre, drape and strength. Silk does not conduct heat, and acts as an excellent insulator to keep our bodies warm in the cold weather and cool in the hot weather. There are three grades of silk, each a product of the three different stages of silk processing. The unwound filament makes the finest quality silk, and is referred to as reeled silk. It is satiny smooth and pure white. Remaining silk from the reeling process becomes the raw material for carded or combed, spun silk yarn.
Nylon:
Nylon yarn is a type of synthetic yarn made from polyamide fibers, specifically nylon polymer. Nylon yarns are characterized by their high tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and elasticity. Nylon yarn is known for its strength, durability, and versatility, making it a popular choice in various textile applications. It was first developed in the 1930s by DuPont as the first synthetic fiber, revolutionizing the textile industry.
