The homeland of poplin is considered the medieval Avignon in southeast France, where the residence of the Pope was located. Then the clothes of the clergy, including the pope himself, were sewn from poplin.
Hence the name of the fabric - "poplin" from the French popeline or Italian papalino, which means "papal".
This two-sided plain or patterned fabric was originally made exclusively from silk. Modern poplin is produced mainly from cotton, but at the same time there are silk and mixed fabrics containing artificial or synthetic fibers.
Poplin is a thin but dense fabric. Its distinctive feature is plain weave with a transverse hem, creating the so-called rep effect. Thick and thin threads, alternating in denser, form a kind of uneven scars on the surface of the fabric. In this case, the front and back sides of the fabric look the same - with a flat matte surface.
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Types of Poplin
Bleached
The fabric is subjected to chemical treatment, as a result of which the poplin becomes completely white and more durable.
One-colored
Bleached poplin is industrially stained in the desired color.
Printed
On the surface of the canvas, a drawing is printed. From the wrong side, the fabric remains plain.
Multi-colored
This type of dyeing involves the use of threads pre-dyed in different colors in the production of poplin.
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The main characteristics of poplin
✩ Naturalness and environmental friendliness.
✩ Breathability and hygroscopicity. Poplin products are comfortable to wear and tactile. The fabric retains heat well, so products from it are relevant not only in summer.
✩ Strength, wear resistance and durability.
✩ Form stability. The fabric holds its shape well, even after several washings it retains it, while the poplin does not deform and does not stretch.
✩ Easy to clean. If there is no hot water, this is not a problem for poplin; pollution is easily washed off in cool water. In addition, it can not be ironed at all, it is enough to dry the product in a straightened form. To choose the right mode of washing products from poplin, always focus on the composition of the fabric.
Color samples retain color for a long time and do not fade even after repeated washing. The main thing is to turn the product on the wrong side before washing, and place the dryer so that direct sunlight does not fall on the fabric.
✩ The economic plus of poplin is affordability and low price.
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What to sew from poplin
Traditionally, linen is sewn from poplin. Perhaps this is the most popular fabric for sleeping sets. And this is not surprising, given the above advantages of this fabric.
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But, despite the obvious certainty of poplin, women's dresses and blouses, men's shirts, pajamas and children's clothes are also sewn from it.
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In addition, poplin is very popular with needlewomen who are fond of making textile toys and accessories, as well as decorative elements.
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