What is Grosgrain Fabric?
- Grosgrain is a thick, ribbed fabric that is usually made out of silk or rayon and is used to make ribbons.
- Using this method produced one-of-a-kind transverse ribs in the weave of the heavy fabric.
- Grosgrain is a fabric that looks a lot like a fine cord, which is why it is often called a "clearly woven cord fabric." The cords made from this fabric are thinner than those made from faille but thicker than those made from poplin.
- Unless dyed specifically for use in making grosgrain ribbons, grosgrain cloth is often only available in black.
History
- The name "grosgrain" originated as a corruption of the phrase "grogram," which was first written as "gros gram" in 1562. This corruption originated from a freshly borrowed word. This phrase was used to describe a coarsely woven fabric made of either pure silk or a blend of silk and either wool or mohair.
- Grosgrain has been used to make clothes since the 17th century. It was first used to make jackets, waistcoats, petticoats, breeches, sleeves, jerkins, and many other types of clothing.
- In most cases, it was used since it was a less expensive alternative to finely woven silk or wool. The production of grosgrain silk by American companies started in the latter half of the 19th century.
- In the end, during the 1920s, apparel made of grosgrain was almost completely phased out, and the fabric eventually found its place of prominence in ribbon.
What Makes it Stand Out
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Texture |
The texture is silky & ribbed. |
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Shine |
It gives a subtle sheen and is available in wide range of colors. |
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Sheer |
Grosgrain fabric is opaque in nature and is also durable. |
Applications & Usage
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Clothing |
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Accessories |
Bow ties, book binding, collar, etc. |
Care Instructions
- Use rubbing alcohol or even just clean water and a towel to remove stains from the ribbons that are attached to the caps.
- It is recommended to air dry the fabric.
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