Textiles are used everywhere. Various items are made from black fabric – clothes, furniture covers, curtains. In order for the product to be durable and functional, it is necessary to choose high-quality fabrics. To do this, you should understand their types, textures, density, and other characteristics.
Selecting black fabric depending on the purpose
The material that is actively used in the life of a modern person and has many functional purposes is black fabric. It consists of individual threads that determine the quality and cost of the material.
According to their composition, dense black fabrics are:
- natural. This is a product of plant or animal origin. We are talking about silk, wool, cotton, flax;
- artificial. They are produced from synthetic or semi-synthetic materials in manufacturing plants using chemical methods;
- mixed. Consists of a mixture of natural and artificial fibers.
According to their functional purpose, fabric is divided into different groups: suit, curtain, linen, technical, lining.
Please note! Most often, black fabric is purchased for funerals, evening dresses, outerwear, and classic business suits.
Popular black lightweight fabric can be of the following types:
- Satin. Dense fabric with a smooth surface. Ideal for sewing evening dresses and suits, bed linen.
- Velvet. A material with a high pile, having a noble shimmer. Despite the difficulties in care, it is actively used in the manufacture of clothing, in the furniture industry, in interior design in the form of curtains.
- Guipure. Semi-transparent fabric in the form of lace patterns. The main area of application is the production of dresses, sweaters, and decoration of other clothing.
- Cotton. Very pleasant to the touch and light material, providing good shading due to its high density.
- Fleece. Soft and pleasant to the touch fabric. Has excellent thermal insulation properties. Easy to care for and has a long service life. Fleece is used for sewing gloves, jackets, trousers, hats.
- Velour. Elastic fabric resistant to various types of mechanical damage. The material has a smooth surface and is used to make children's or adult clothing - pants, leggings, party dresses, tracksuits.
In dark colors, guipure, velvet, satin and velour look especially luxurious. At the same time, cotton looks more advantageous in light colors.
What fabric to choose for clothes so that it doesn't fade
It doesn't matter for what purpose the canvas is bought. The main thing is that the material will serve as long as possible. An important characteristic of any material is resistance to fading.
Important! It is worth noting that most high-quality canvases are resistant to sunlight and do not change color under ultraviolet light. Despite this, some types are more resistant to fading. Others are less so.
Important information! Regardless of the quality and composition of the fabric, color change is inevitable with prolonged exposure to the sun.
Natural fabrics are more susceptible to fading in the sun:
- cotton. Changes its color even from short-term exposure to ultraviolet light;
- Linen. More resistant to fading than cotton, but also changes color when exposed to direct sunlight;
- silk. A delicate material that fades as gradually as possible;
- wool. It is distinguished by its special density and fairly high resistance to fading, compared, for example, to flax or cotton.
Synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics with added synthetic fibers fade to a lesser extent. They not only retain their original color for a long time, but also:
- do not lose shape;
- do not shrink after washing;
- do not wash out;
- rarely become covered with pellets.
To keep the black and gray fabric looking its original color for a long time, you need to use improvised means. The following will help protect the material from fading:
- Vinegar. Will help preserve the color of satin and wool. It is enough to add a small amount of table vinegar when rinsing the product to preserve its color. Do not worry about the pungent smell. It quickly rinses out with cold water.
- Salt. Used to fix the color of natural fabrics and prevents dye from washing out. It is enough to add a small amount of salt solution to the washing powder during washing so that the material does not lose its original color.
- Baking soda. It is worth adding half a glass of soda to the washing powder when washing so that the products remain dark for many years.
- Black pepper. Another life hack for those who want to keep dark things in their original form. A few teaspoons of black pepper to the washing powder with each wash will help to revive the colors and give the black fabric a more saturated shade.
Just four inexpensive products that are available in every home will help reliably protect the material from fading and fading.
What fabric to choose for black curtains
Curtains are an important attribute of a modern interior. Curtains on windows allow you to create a particularly cozy atmosphere, make the environment truly modern and stylish. Various fabrics can be used to sew black curtains - natural or synthetic.
For your information! Curtains made of natural fabrics with the addition of synthetic fibers allow air to pass through perfectly, but at the same time protect well from sunlight. If there is a need to darken the room during daylight hours, dark thick curtains are the best solution.
Other benefits:
- virtually no shrinkage;
- they don't wrinkle much and are easy to iron;
- dry quickly after washing;
- have a long service life;
- create a mystical, mysterious atmosphere in the house.
Important! People with allergies should avoid shorts made from 100% synthetics, as they attract a lot of household dust.
Some people find dark curtains gloomy and shocking. This is not true. It all depends on the balance of other interior components:
- proportions of other colors;
- the overall color scheme and style of the room;
- selected lighting system;
- texture and density of the material.
Interesting! Black curtains are a universal option for decorating windows in an apartment, house, or office. They can be used in both modern and classic interiors. Dark curtains on windows look especially impressive in combination with gold or silver trim.
Important! Black curtains can be easily combined with any interior items – light or bright furniture, textiles, decor.
What are black technical fabrics used for?
Technical fabrics are special-purpose materials. They are rarely used at home and are produced according to technical documentation. Depending on their purpose, they can have different compositions. Such material can be made of 100% cotton, 100% synthetics, or a mixture of materials.
Main types:
- Filtering. It is used for filtration and is used in filters of different types.
- Wiping. Designed for cleaning and wiping parts.
- Others. Do not belong to the other two types.
Technical fabrics are used everywhere in production, in various areas of human economic activity:
- in the automotive industry;
- at enterprises of the metallurgical complex;
- in the clothing industry (in the production of workwear);
- for cleaning and packing;
- at printing companies.
Important! Technical black fabrics are more durable than textile ones.
A wide range of black fabrics allows you to choose the best material option, depending on the application. Textile fabrics are considered more popular. Technical fabrics are also in demand, but are used much less often.
