Waffle fabric is known to many generations. There is probably not a single home that does not have such a towel in the kitchen or bathroom, and if not at home, they have definitely been found in educational institutions, canteens, hospitals.
What is waffle fabric
This is a fabric made of 100% natural cotton. It has very good quality and excellent properties. The fabric got its name due to its structure - squares that look like a waffle. The fabric is widely used in everyday life.
Production of wafer fabric
The waffle fabric itself is divided into several types. These are raw, bleached, plain-dyed and printed fabric.
Each type is obtained at a certain stage of production. The first type (raw) is obtained at the very first stage, i.e. immediately after weaving. This fabric is very dense and stiff, the original color is pale beige. Then the fabric is finished. At this stage, debris and various impurities are removed. As a result, a soft fabric of a perfectly white color is obtained, and it is completely ready for sale. But this is not always where it all ends. There is a stage at which the fabric is dyed, i.e. it becomes plain-dyed (dyed in a uniform, single-color color) or printed (dyed by applying a pattern).
The waffle effect is achieved by a combination of thread weaves, which on the front side creates convex borders, between which a depression is formed.
ImportantDuring production, they always rely on OKPD 2 so that the waffle fabric meets all standards in Russia.
Properties of wafer fabric
Waffle fabric is almost always made of cotton. Due to the texture that is created during production, waffle products absorb moisture very well. This fabric is also very useful for cleaning, as it absorbs dirt well. Due to the ribbed structure, you can even do a massage. The density of the fabric varies from 80 to 240 g / sq.m, the higher the density, the higher the quality and, accordingly, the cost.
Main properties of waffle fabric:
- natural materials;
- does not cause allergies or irritations;
- environmental friendliness;
- allows air to pass through well;
- quickly absorbs moisture;
- has heat-insulating properties;
- wear-resistant;
- not afraid of high temperatures;
- does not crumble;
- affordable cost.
Density and dimensions of waffle fabric
As for the density of the waffle fabric, it can be from 80 to 240 g / sq.m, but the highest quality options are from 170 to 240 g / sq.m. Dense fabric can absorb moisture up to 3 times stronger than the simplest. The width of a roll of waffle fabric varies from 40 to 80 cm.
How to distinguish a fake from a quality waffle cloth
The fabric has a huge number of high-class properties, but this does not apply to every purchased product. You need to be able to choose correctly so as not to miss the mark with quality. Low-quality material will not only not absorb moisture well and fight dirt, but can also be very harmful. Therefore, before buying, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:
- Composition. Despite the fact that waffle fabric is still considered a natural material, some craftsmen in China produce it from synthetic fibers. This not only negates all the properties, but is also harmful, and synthetics are highly flammable, which can be dangerous in everyday life.
- Density. In order to obtain the highest quality canvas, you need to choose the highest density. In addition, such a product will last many times longer.
- Dyeing. Bleached waffle towel fabric is the best option, it looks beautiful, is practical and will fit into any room. If you want something brighter, then you need to take plain dyed or printed fabrics.
Important. Good fabric must necessarily comply with all GOST standards.
Where and how waffle fabric is used
Due to its many positive properties, waffle fabric is used in various fields. The key reasons for its widespread use are low cost, hygiene and ease of care. That is why "waffle" is used in medical institutions, hotels and trains. In public places, it is important to wash used textiles at very high temperatures to effectively remove all dirt, and waffle fabrics withstand this perfectly. Due to its hypoallergenic properties, the fabric is used for treating leather (suitable even for newborns).
You can often find such products at service stations, as they are capable of effectively removing technical dirt from both the car itself and its parts, without scratching them. "Waffle" removes oil stains very well and without leaving a trace. These products have also found active use in everyday life for various types of cleaning (especially waffle microfiber), wiping hands and dishes.
House robes, slippers, napkins, potholders, etc. are sewn from plain-dyed or printed fabric. And waffle fabric is especially loved for the production of towels.
There is a lot of information on the Internet about how to sew a waffle towel, so every housewife can simply buy the fabric and make everything according to her desired dimensions.
How to care for waffle fabric
Due to its composition, waffle fabric is not very demanding in care. If you follow simple rules, the products can serve for decades:
- You can wash it either by hand or on any setting in a washing machine, the main thing is to observe the temperature conditions, which is up to 60 degrees for snow-white items and up to 45 degrees for colored items.
- the material practically does not wrinkle, so it does not need ironing, but if such a need arises, then the “cotton” mode should be selected on the iron (steam can be safely used);
- The products tolerate bleaching agents and boiling well.
Every housewife should definitely have a waffle towel. No other material has such properties, and bleached waffle fabric will always look festive. The main thing when choosing is to see that there is a quality manufacturer.
