Horsehair fabric, or haircloth, stiff and with an open weave, is usually made with lengthwise yarns of another fibre, such as cotton, and long, crosswise yarns of horsehair. It is used as interlining or stiffening for tailored garments and millinery but is gradually being replaced for such purposes by materials of synthetic fibres.
Description
A long, coarse hair obtained from the manes and tails of horses.
Horse hair is an animal-protein fiber obtained from the manes and tails of horses. Hair from the mane is softer, while hair from the tail is coarser. Most horsehair comes from slaughtered horses, and is often black and lustrous.
Background
Story
The first documented use of horsehair was recorded in Switzerland during the 9th century as a blueprint plan, although some have said Spaniards were the first to use horsehair for textiles during the 8th century. It was used as interlining or stiffening for tailored garments and millinery, and became a popular upholstery and covering fabric for furniture during the
19th century. Horsehair made interlining
Manufacturing
Horsehair fabric, or haircloth, stiff and with an open weave, is usually made with lengthwise yarns of another fibre, such as cotton, and long, crosswise yarns of horsehair. It is used as interlining or stiffening for tailored garments and millinery but is gradually being replaced for such purposes by materials of synthetic fibres. The fabric, at one time made into shirts worn by religious penitents, became a popular upholstery material in the 19th century. Horsehair for the textile industry is exported chiefly by Argentina and Canada; other producers include Mongolia, China, and Australia.
Expertises
Characteristic
- Lightweight
- Durable, remains strong when wet
- Breathable and wearable all year round
- Absorbs and releases moisture very quickly
- Takes dye well but prone to discolor after wash
- Not stable and tends to shrink
- Prone to wrinkle
- Does not gather static electricity
Extra Long Staple
Supima from America, Sea Island cotton from the Caribbean, and Giza cotton from Egypt are cottons with the highest qualities. They are all extra-long staple and very soft to the touch.
Sustainable Options
Organic cotton and color cotton are some sustainable options that have been promoted to replace conventional cotton, with fewer synthetic agricultural chemicals and less water usage.
Application
The cotton yarn can be used for weaving and knitting. Cotton is the cooling fiber suitable to be used for making shirt, blouse, dress, T-shirt, Pants. Cotton also can be used for color dyed.
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