What is Casement?
- Casement fabric is generally excreted from lightweight cotton material with a plain weave, closely filled with hefty warp yarns.
- Casement fabric is slightly heavier than cotton.
- The material of casement cloth is notably bulky and has a vast diameter.
History
- The history and origin of casement cloth is still a mystery, but it came into existence around the 19th century.
- Cotton and mohair were blended to get a lavish, simple, and dust-shedding look for curtains.
- Casement curtains were famous as 'glass curtains' owing to their property of allowing natural light to come in along with providing privacy.
What Makes it Stand Out?
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Texture |
It has a Lightweight & smooth texture due to low-count fabric. |
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Fall |
Drapable. |
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Shine |
It is not shiny in appearance but has rustic look. |
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Sheer |
Slight sheer - Opaque. |
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Durability |
Casement cloth has a strong formation which makes it highly durable. |
Application and Uses
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Clothing |
Shirt, dresses, crop tops, etc. |
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Accessories |
Bags, kitchen clothing, upholstery, PPE kit, etc. |
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Home Furnishing |
Best for curtains and backing heavy drapery, mats, bedsheets, pillow covers, etc. |
Care Instructions
- The best part of casement cloth is its durability and easy-to-maintain feature, as this material doesn't need special care, caution while using, or a lot of instructions.
- Often, washing would be sufficient.
- Due to its durability and strong formation, casement cloth has the potential to survive excessively harsh washing detergents, yet it is highly recommended to wash it by hand or with a gentle machine wash.
- Keep remembering to air dry it.
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2 comments
Parul
The best fabric for Indian homes … However very difficult to find casement fabric for bed covers …it was so available till a few years back .. any leads
Jenefa De souza
extremely delighted to come across this art of casement, I think it is a culture to dress in certain parts of the world. please do keep in touch
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