In 1979, the American firm Malden Mills released the first things made of fleece. The original goal of the manufacturer was to conquer the sportswear market, but soon this material was used in almost all areas. In order to understand what kind of fabric fleece, and why it has become so popular, it is worth exploring its properties in more detail.
Properties of the fabric
First, let's see, fleece - is it a natural fabric or synthetic? Despite the incredible softness and weight of merits, this material refers to artificial, and produce it from synthetic fiber. The unique composition of the fabric - a guarantee that the fleece will provide heat, drain excess moisture, give comfort. In addition, this fabric is very light. It is these properties of tissue such as fleece that have become fundamental. However, the development of this material, which may seem perfect, was not without difficulties. One of them - an instant fire, but soon found a solution in the form of special processing of tissue, so the problem itself has exhausted itself. Although a thin and warm fleece is a synthetic fabric, it allows the body to breathe, and its soft texture is very pleasant to the touch. This allows you to make even baby clothes from fleece.
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To detail the description of the fabric, it is worth mentioning that fleece has a number of advantages:
- Hygroscopicity . This is the ability of the material to absorb moisture and without obstacles to bring it out. For example, a fabric on a fleece for trousers or a lining of a windbreak will provide absolute comfort, since the skin will not sweat, and the product itself will remain dry.
- Lightness . Even winter things from fleece are very light, so it is difficult to refuse them in favor of woolen or fur.
- Practicality . Fleece is a very elastic fabric. Products made of this material will not stitch the movements, and after washing dry much faster than, for example, woolen or knitted. In addition, you will not have to worry about how the fleece looks after washing, as this fabric practically does not lose its appearance with the years. The only problem you will have to face is the spools, but with the help of a special roller they are easily eliminated.
- Hypoallergenicity . Although the fleece includes synthetic fibers, it does not cause allergies. It is for this reason that children's clothing manufacturers prefer fleece.
- Comfort . In things from fleece, the skin breathes, so that the person in it is very comfortable.
Features of care for fleece
Fleece is used very widely. From it sew and clothes, and towels, and rugs, and even kitchen potholders. To all these things retain their original appearance and properties, you need to know how to care for it. Products made of fleece are recommended to be washed in a delicate mode at low temperatures. It is strictly forbidden to use bleach and other aggressive detergents. Ideal - soap, children's washing powder, liquid detergents for colored fabrics. Also fleece should not be over-pressed. First, there is a possibility of deformation of the thing, and, secondly, this fabric dries very quickly without it.
You can iron the fleece fabric, but very carefully, although this is not necessary. Fleece things do not rumple. But if you still need to iron the product, the temperature should not exceed 60 degrees. Fleece easily melts at high temperatures, so it's worth using gauze.
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