What is Ratine fabric
- The French term "ratine" refers to a particular kind of wool fabric that has been brushed to give it a fluffy and curly appearance that increases the fabric's durability and weather resistance.
- A simple weave cloth with a loosely twisted construction made from beautiful ratiné yarn. Silk, worsted, rayon, cotton, or mixes are also often used in its construction.
- The fabric has a surface that is rough and covered with small loops that resemble nubs.
- Three countries—France, Italy, and Holland—produced Ratteen.
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History of Ratine fabric
- This procedure is based on extremely ancient knowledge that was once created by hand, perhaps using a stick or thistles. The procedure was then automated using a unique device.
- The Casentino fabric, originally used by monks, coachmen, and Tuscan mountain inhabitants, was first made into coats by Florentine men towards the end of the nineteenth century.
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What makes it stand out
Plain weave |
This fabric is of plain weave which gives a beautiful appearance to the material. |
Soft texture |
Brushed texture of this material makes it one of the softest fabrics. |
Application
Clothing |
Coats, dresses and suits |
Care instruction
- Due to its soft texture, it is advisable to use hand wash instead of machine wash,
- Use room temperature for water as hot water could damage the yarns,
- Softly hang the fabric to dry it,
- Use normal temperature when doing iron.
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