Detailed description of coarse calico fabric

With the advent of new technologies, today it is possible to obtain fabric from completely different raw materials. However, as before, most people prioritize natural materials, including coarse calico fabric. In our country, it became known about it back in the 15th century, and it was brought from Asia. Let's find out in more detail what kind of coarse calico fabric is and why it is from it that bed linen is most often produced?

coarse calico material features — Calico takes a special place among natural fabrics.

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What is coarse calico fabric
Advantages and disadvantages of fabric
Environmentally friendly and hygienic
What is this fabric used for?
How to choose coarse calico fabric for yourself
How to properly care for coarse calico fabric
Calico fabric manufacturers
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What is coarse calico fabric

Calico is a type of cotton fabric. The name comes from the Arabic word "bazz" and is translated as dense cotton fabric. Already in the 17th century, the production of this natural material was established in Russia, and it was possible to buy it at fairs. Coarse calico was appreciated and was very popular due to its low price and good quality.

coarse calico history — Coarse calico production began in ancient times.

If at first coarse calico was purchased only as a lining for caftans, then over time the material was quite suitable for sewing everyday clothes, since it began to be made much softer. For the production of coarse calico, the simplest weave is used - linen.

plain weave calico — Plain weave is used in the production of coarse calico.

There are 4 types of fabric:

Untreated (harsh) - suitable for sewing clothes or upholstery.
Bleached - bed linen is sewn from it.
Printed - used for sewing dressing gowns and dresses.
Plain dyed - similar to bleached, only dyed in different colors, the wrong side is absent.

Advantages and disadvantages of fabric

Natural coarse calico fabric has many positive characteristics:

Durability - even with a large number of washes, the fabric does not lose color and does not wear out. Calico is considered one of the most durable cotton fabrics.
Does not cause allergies, breathes well, absorbs sweat.
It is pleasant to the touch, does not stick to the body.
The price is excellent quality at an affordable cost.
Does not get electrified.
Coarse calico clothes are easy to iron.
In hot weather, the material cools, and in cold weather it warms.
Calico clothes are not subject to shrinkage or deformation.

advantages of coarse calico — Calico fabric has quite a few advantages.

Despite all the advantages, the fabric also has disadvantages:

Over time, pellets may appear on the fabric.
The surface is matte and has no glossy sheen.
Crumples as it is a natural material.
It is tough to the touch, so not all things can be sewn from coarse calico.

coarse calico disadvantages — Natural material also has some disadvantages.

Advice! You can avoid the appearance of pellets on the canvas by giving preference to high-density coarse calico. The quality of such matter is, accordingly, higher.

dense fabric without pills — If you buy a thicker fabric, there will be no pills.

Environmentally friendly and hygienic

Calico is an environmentally friendly material. The fabric has good hygienic qualities, does not cause irritation on the skin, since only natural cotton is used for production. Due to this, the fabric is often chosen for sewing children's bedding.

coarse calico baby underwear — Coarse calico is suitable for the production of baby bedding, due to its naturalness and environmental friendliness.

What is this fabric used for?

The fabric is used for a variety of purposes. Speaking of an industrial scale, coarse calico is used to sew clothes for medical workers and the military.The fabric can act as a lining for coats and suits, and is also used for upholstery. For workwear, this is the most suitable option, since it retains brightness for a long time and is comfortable to wear.

calico lining — Calico is used as a lining for suits.

In light industry, printed coarse calico is more often used; various clothes and home textiles are sewn from it. Bed linen is sewn from the linen, it is very comfortable to sleep on it, since the pillowcases and sheets are very pleasant to the touch and have high hygienic properties.

coarse calico bed linen — Calico is very popular in the production of bed linen.

Robes, dresses, shirts and baby's undershirts are sewn from dress coarse calico, as it is soft to the touch and brighter.

coarse calico dresses — Dresses and other clothes are sewn from coarse calico.

Curtains, tablecloths, napkins, bedspreads made of this natural material are also quite common.

coarse calico curtains — Coarse calico is used to produce curtains and other home textiles.

How to choose coarse calico fabric for yourself

When deciding to purchase coarse calico clothes, pay attention to the manufacturer. Products from different companies have their own characteristics. The choice largely depends on the purpose for which this or that thing is purchased. For baby clothes, a soft fabric with a printed pattern is the most suitable option. For bed linen, premium coarse calico is suitable, it is of higher quality.

coarse calico for bed linen — High quality bed linen is made of premium coarse calico.

The thinned coarse calico will already be of lower quality. Kits made of such material are affordable, easy to wash, but it cannot be said that they are durable.

sparse calico — Sparse coarse calico is cheaper, but less durable.

If you want your linen or clothes to retain their shape and brightness as long as possible, then you should choose a fabric that contains synthetic fiber. As a rule, manufacturers add no more than 15% of fibers, so this does not affect the quality of coarse calico.

calico with synthetic fiber — Calico with synthetic fiber is more durable.

To be sure that the fabric you buy is suitable for your purposes, you should differentiate it by its density.

Density is the weight of the threads used to obtain 1 square meter of linen. It is by this criterion that the quality of matter is determined. Material with a density of 145 g per 1 sq.m. is considered durable and of high quality. Bed linen for hospitals, kindergartens, rest homes is sewn from such fabric.

dense calico — The denser the material, the better quality and more durable it is.

For home textiles, a material with a density of 125 g per 1 square meter is suitable.

Coarse calico with a density of less than 120 g per 1 sq. M is distinguished by less wear resistance. Products made from such material quickly deteriorate and lose color. However, a canvas with such a density is very well suited for sewing summer clothes.

How to properly care for coarse calico fabric

It is easy to care for calico products, it is only important to know some of the nuances. After purchase, it is recommended to rinse the item in warm water. This is done so that the material becomes softer and the unpleasant odor disappears. It is allowed to wash things in an automatic machine with the addition of detergent, good quality fabric is resistant to such influences.

washing of coarse calico clothes — It is allowed to wash clothes made of coarse calico in a washing machine.

If the canvas has a pattern, then it is better to turn it inside out during washing. Plain canvas can be boiled with care. Otherwise, the fabric may shrink.

Important! Coarse calico products will retain their original appearance for a long time if the temperature regime is set at 30-40 degrees during washing.
The dyed fabric can withstand a higher temperature, however, when washing children's clothes, it is better to choose the delicate mode. It is not recommended to turn on a high spin speed, after that it will be difficult to smooth the thing.

The fabric is not susceptible to shrinkage, but this happens sometimes. In this case, you may be advised to stretch the wet item around the edges. A damp item will smoothen better than a dry item.

Important! Permissible shrinkage according to the standard (for quality material): in length - by 5%, in width - by 2%. The numbers indicate that after washing, for example, the sheet will become 10 cm less.

shrinkage of coarse calico — Slight shrinkage sometimes occurs.

Calico fabric manufacturers

Turkey occupies a leading position in the production of cotton fabrics. In this country, quality material is produced, the composition of which is 100% natural or with a small percentage of synthetic fibers. The material has a wide variety of shades, it does not light up and does not roll.

turkish calico — Turkey is considered the best manufacturer of coarse calico.

Pakistan is another country that produces high-quality coarse calico fabric. The composition contains 20% synthetics. Such matter is good for air permeability, and is also able to retain heat, wear-resistant. The only drawback of Pakistani cotton is its high cost.

Pakistani calico — Pakistan produces expensive and quality bedding.

In Russia, a well-known manufacturer is the Ivanovskaya Textile Factory, as well as the cotton mill "Shuiskie Chintz". In Ivanovo, releasing a fabric with a 100% natural composition. The quality of coarse calico is at a high level, it has different prices and is affordable. In terms of density, the fabric may be inferior to its position in comparison with other manufacturers, but due to its cost, it still remains popular with buyers.

ivanovskaya coarse calico — Ivanovskaya coarse calico has a good ratio of price and quality, therefore it is in great demand.

Coarse calico produced by KhBC "Shuyskie Chintz" is in great demand. The density of the manufactured fabric is 142 g per 1 sq. M. The fabric is strong and durable.

calico shuya calico — Coarse calico from "Shuisky chintz" is very popular among consumers.

Most housewives choose bed linen from coarse calico, since it is easy to wash, it retains its color and is quite durable. The fabric is pleasant to the body, and a large selection of colors and a variety of widths leaves a lot of room for creativity. The base is also irreplaceable for baby diapers and undershirts.