Saturday 27 February 2016

All That One Should Know About A Chenille Bathrobe

By Robert Kelly


The origin of the word Chenille is France. The fuzzy look exhibited by this fabric was compared to the caterpillar and therefore the French word for caterpillar was used. Dalton Georgia is said to be the origin of this Fabric and it is said that this all started around the year 1890. By reading this guide you will be quite knowledgeable on everything about a chenille bathrobe.

Back in time, this fabric was made using a single needle and yarn. It is through the looping of the yarn through the backing of the fabric that the fuzzy look was accomplished. As technology advanced, the process of making this fabric evolved gradually. Tufting machines were employed to replace the single needle sewing machines. This advancement made it possible for more needles to be added to the machine and as a result the fluffy material we have currently became a possibility.

Despite the high quality of these bathrobes, one has to keep an eye out for counterfeits. There are several quacks out there seeking to deceive the general public that the robes they are selling to them are original Chenille. One way of avoiding buying such replicas is avoiding buying highly discounted garments. There is however a concerted effort by genuine manufacturers to crack down on the fakes.

Washing and cleaning of these robes always proves troublesome for most individuals. In case of machine washing, a tub full of cold water should ideally be used. This should also be done in gentle cycle. No other type of garment should be in the washing machine when washing chenille. For softening, experts recommend that one must only use a non silicone based softener for this type of fabric.

The fabric should never stay in the washer for an extended amount of time since color transference is a possibility. For people wishing to maintain the quality of their robes, they are advised to dry clean them instead of machine washing. You may find that your cloth is shedding a lot of lint during washing but this is a normal occurrence.

This shedding is seen to reduce the more times you get to wash your fabric. It actually reduces the more times you wash it. One positive aspect with washing of the garment is the fact that it actually becomes softer the more you wash it. For people who may react to this lint, dry cleaning always proves to be a much safer option. The fact that the fabric absorbs dye differently is responsible for the uneven color patches for garment dyed using the same color.

One advantage of chenille is its versatility for all conditions. Lighter and shorter ones are a perfect fit for hot temperatures. During the winter, the longer and heavier robes serve the role better. Most manufacturers produce their robes in a wide array of size options to suit all kinds of consumers. The fact that a huge portion of all the manufacturing is by hand attributes to the high prices commanded for these garments.

One should be careful when buying imported chenille mainly because most of it has not passed the flammability tests. For storage, one is always advised to be way of mice since they love making their nests out of this fluff. A well sealed container effectively serves as a good storage ground.




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