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History & Research

Fabric Characteristics

Content

Weave

Period-Correct?

Natural /Synthetic

Shrinkage

Ironing

Breathability

Weight

Durability

Environ. Impact

Usage

Cost

Colors

Notes

Linens

Straight

Y

N

Some

Wrinkles Easily

High

Light to heavy

***

Med.

All Garments

$$$

Naturals, Muted

Cotton

Straight

Y

N

Some

Wrinkles

Medium

Light to heavy

**

High

All Garments

$$

Naturals, Muted or Vibrant.  Colors will fade with washing and sun exposure.

Twill

Y

N

Less

***

Twill: Texture more pronounced
Soil and stains are less noticeable on the uneven surface of twills than on smooth surfaces, such as plain weaves

# Duck

Y

N

A lot

*

# Duck: is a nice thick material, but it tends to fray easily and doesn't endure multiple washings well.

Hemp

Straight

Y

N

Some

Wrinkle-resistant

High

Light to heavy

***

Low

All Garments

$$$

Naturals - colors TBD

Hemp gets stronger/softer with each washing
Very nice crisp feel

Twill

Y

N

Less

****

Texture more pronounced
Soil and stains are less noticeable on the uneven surface of twills than on smooth surfaces, such as plain weaves

Bamboo

Straight

N

N

Less

No UV Protection

High

Light

**

Low

Shirts

$$$

Naturals - colors TBD

exceptionally soft and light, almost silky in feel
natural deodorising property
breathable and cool to wear
incredibly hydroscopic; absorbing more water than other conventional fibres such as cotton and polyester

Wool

Worsted

Y

N

Dry-clean only

Steam only

Medium

medium to heavy

***

Med.

Bottoms, Waistcoats, Outerwear

$$$$

All Colors

Wool is where it's at, but it can get expensive and hot.  However, it's a breathable hot, unlike synthetic materials.

Flannel

Y

N

Dry-clean only

**

Polyester

Straight

N

S

Less

Wrinkle-resistant

Low

Light to heavy

***

High

All Garments

$

All Colors

Twill

N

S

Less

****

High

Nylon

Straight

N

S

Less

Wrinkle-resistant

Low

Light to heavy

***

High

All Garments

$

All Colors

Twill

N

S

Less

****

High