The prevalent style of a season determines the textures that
will be in vogue, as they both need to be compatible with each other. The best
fabric choice for tailored styles are crisp and firmly woven fabrics such as
gabardine , twill , woolens , while soft fabrics like chiffon , silk , crepe
are ideal for drapery purpose .
The designers use different garment construction techniques
to manipulate fabric in the desirable way, such techniques are pleating, tucking,
shirring and gathering. There are some classic fabrics; these fabrics are
neither very soft nor very rough.
Some of the examples of classic fabrics are cotton and terry
cot. Textures must be appropriate for the season and occasion. For example,
heavy and warm fabrics for winters and cool light, thin and absorbent fabrics
for summers.
Dull fabrics are suitable for casual styling and shiny
fabrics are good choice for party wear.
Usage in clothing
Textures can be used for making illusion, as fabric qualities,
such as weight, light absorbent and reflection are dependent on fabric textures
.
The texture of fabric
should be in the harmony with the texture of skin and hair.
The shiny fabrics make the body appear larger as light is
reflected from the fabric, especially in the case of fitted garment.
The usage of dull
fabric is very suitable for all body types as they do not bring unintended
attention to the body.
Soft fabrics tend to cling and therefore suitable for those
who want to reveal their body figures.
Stiff fabrics stand
away from the body and hide figure problems but very stiff fabrics add bulk and
weight, making the body look very heavy.
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