What is Repp Fabric
- Repp fabric is interlaced with tiny cords or ribs all the way across the fabric's breadth.
- It is usually made of cotton, silk and wool fabric,
- In this material, because the warp threads are put so closely together, the weaving is dominated by the warp and the weft is hardly perceptible.
History of Repp Fabric
- The history of repp fabric is hard to detect yet as per the finds fragments of this fabric has been found in South America, the Middle East, and North Africa.
- This fabric’s origin is unknown but it was highly used in 19th century for upholstery purpose,
- The name of this material derived from the french word reps, which meant a thing of which origin is unknown.
What Makes it Stand Out
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Tightly woven |
The ribs are made with thick, sturdy warp yarns and thin, flexible filler yarns. |
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Weave |
It is produced or woven using plain weave and dominantly weft wise. |
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Weight |
This is a heavy weight material. |
Application And Usage
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Dresses, ecclesiastical vestments, blouses and suits etc. |
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Home furnishing |
Furniture, upholstery and curtains etc. |
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Accessories |
Necktie, rugs and placemats. |
Care Instruction
- You can put it in cold water to get clean, stain free,
- Dry cleaning does not require very frequently,
- Remember to use delicate washing powder to clean the stains,
- Hang the fabric to dry it.
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