As a bride plans her wedding, one of the major details is choosing a dress. Most bridal dresses definitely use satin, a staple in bridal designs.
Satin fabrics typically have a glossy surface and a dull back. If a fabric is formed with a satin weave fibers such as silk, nylon, or polyester, the corresponding fabric is termed a satin, although some definitions insist that the fabric be made from silk. If yarns such as cotton are used, the fabric formed is considered sateen.
Many variations can be made of the basic satin weave including a granite weave and a check weave. Satin weaves, twill weaves, and plain weaves are the three basic types of weaving by which the majority of woven products are formed.
Pronounced “tool”, tulle is a popular fabric used in decorating and sewing. A lightweight netting, bountiful tulle bows decorate church pews for weddings and packages for gift giving. Wreaths made of tulle adorn many front doors. Ideal for tutus and hair bows, many young girls become princesses wearing tulle creations. Veils flow with tulle from the well-coiffed heads of brides. Tulle definitely finds its place in a fabric lover’s inventory.
A city in southern France, named Tulle, was known as a center of production in the 18th century. Many people believe tulle netting originated in that French city.
Tulle is one of thousands of fabrics to be found in bulk at Phoenix Of Anderson for clothing manufactures throughout the world.