There is quite a large selection of fabrics on the textile market. The Chanel material was invented at the beginning of the last millennium by the famous Coco Chanel, which is why it got its name in honor of this famous woman in the fashion world. What is the material, what types there are and other details are below in the article.
What does Chanel fabric look like: description
Chanel was first used as a suiting fabric for sewing the famous jackets, skirts and dresses by Coco Chanel. It was the outfits made from this fabric that were recognized as elegant fashion items and are still in fashion. This material looks very attractive, and the clothes are inexpensive and very stylish, since the fabric has exquisite weaves with knots.
Since today the technology of fabric creation is quite developed, it allows to produce it from different threads, for example, cotton or wool. To make it shiny, metallized thread is often added, and when synthetic thread is added during production, it simplifies the care of the finished product.
In warehouses you can find a large assortment of fabrics of this marking, which are trends of modern fashion. From all the variety you can sew not only everyday elegant outfits, but also evening clothing options that will definitely go unnoticed.
For your information! The main advantage is that clothes made from such fabric are not only pleasant to the body, but also quite warm.
Types and features of Chanel fabric
There are quite a large number of varieties. The most popular are the following options.
Donegal is a fairly thin fabric, which is produced mainly in gray. Its highlight is that there are multi-colored knots all over the surface. It is used for sewing both women's and men's suits. At first glance, it seems that the fabric is homespun.
The Chanel herringbone or chevron tweed fabric is also very popular, as suits and coats are made from this type. In Europe, this type of fabric is often used for sewing traditional outerwear.
Shepsford has been in fashion for over 100 years and is a suiting fabric.
Harris tweed is probably the most popular type, as the original has a special surface with randomly scattered multi-colored dots. The material is quite dense, and most importantly, warm, which allows you to sew an exclusive tweed jacket. Such things are ideally combined with jeans or plain trousers.
Covercoat is a unique fabric made from three different colored threads: one acts as a base, and the other two are intertwined. It is mainly used to sew jackets intended for equestrian competitions. It is very rare to find a coat made from this material.
Cheviot tweed is a rather coarse material, as it is made from dark-colored sheep wool. It is mainly used for sewing insulated sportswear.
Goose foot - tweed. With this name it is the most popular in Scotland. The classic version is made of black and white threads, and nowadays you can find a variety of colors. Chanel suits are often sewn from this type of tweed. There is also a more complex type of this fabric, which is called houndstooth and is mainly used to make club jackets.
Chambray is a relatively cheap material that comes in a wide range of beautiful tones, the most popular being blue. It is soft to the touch and breathable, and quite practical to wear, despite being quite thin at first glance.
Lace tweed is also a lightweight material. The uniqueness of this fabric is that the base is twisted thread. This lightweight material is indispensable in sewing various suits in the style of Chanel.
Chanel Fabric Care
Since suits and outerwear are mainly made from this type of fabric, special care is required. Light-colored material gets dirty especially often. With proper care, such products will be worn for decades, as they will definitely not go out of fashion. To ensure that products are worn for a long time, it is worth following the following recommendations:
- dry clean only, wet washing is strictly prohibited for most items;
- if there is a need to wash, then only hand wash and those products that do not use a Chanel-style lining fabric. Drying of the product should be carried out only in a horizontal position;
- maximum washing temperature 30 °C;
- To prevent the product from losing its shape, it is strictly forbidden to wring it out;
- You can iron items made from this type of fabric only from the inside out and through damp gauze.
Please note! Since real Chanel tweed material consists of English wool, that is why it requires such delicate care, but thanks to this composition it looks attractive, unusual and expensive. Today, many world-famous fashion designers use this material in their collections.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of these types of fabric are that they are all quite warm and comfortable to wear. At the same time, if you sew a suit, then such a product will be worn for quite a long time. A huge advantage is that the Chanel material has such a unique property as self-healing, that is, if a tightening or puncture occurs, no additional actions are required. With proper sewing, it always keeps its ideal shape.
For those who are concerned about ecology, this material is an ideal option, since it is manufactured according to eco-friendly standards, and only natural threads are used. Even after manufacturing, the fabric looks perfect.
When sewing any type of clothing, the material is not only universal, but also quite elastic, light and soft, which greatly simplifies the seamstress's work. The advantages also include the fact that the material does not fade when washed and does not burn out in the sun.
Important! Another plus is that the material does not allow moisture to pass through, which is why people like to use it in sewing coats and jackets.
Of course, like any material, Chanel has its drawbacks, for example, because it is natural, it needs to be stored in places where moths cannot get in. The best option is a personal cover and, of course, the presence of an effective insect repellent.
If you still had to resort to cleaning the fabric by washing, then you should be prepared for the fact that the material takes a long time to dry. Another disadvantage is that classic Chanel models add age to people, so when choosing a model, you need to take into account many factors, from color to cut of the product, and not everyone can do this, so it is better to resort to the services of a stylist.
Chanel looks amazing in any color and on any figure. The main thing is to choose the right color and the right model. Women who have tried products made of such high-quality fabric at least once fall in love with them forever. The sensations from contact with the skin are unforgettable, as the material is light and warm and at the same time stylish. Business women are especially fond of Chanel suits.
Thus, the fabric has more advantages than disadvantages, but those are individual: such things suit some people, but not others. The most important thing is that it is made of natural materials, and the author is a famous trendsetter.
