Fabrics and textures in modern clothing are broad and vary in tactile and visual qualities. The type of fabric can affect the overall look and help create a preferred look. Here are some of the most popular different types of clothing fabrics:
Cotton
Cotton is one of the most comfortable and common types of clothing fabrics. The real fabric is strong, stretchy, and soft, making it an attractive choice for loose and casual clothing such as underwear, pajamas, and t-shirts. A great way to create the most interesting outfits is to combine several different textures. For example, it is possible to pair rough and rugged denim jeans with a soft texture like cotton for a stylish, casual, and cool look.
Wave
Wool is a material that is quite uncomfortable and itchy when worn on bare skin. But the dense nature of wool makes it a great choice for those looking for clothing that provides great warmth. Typical items of outerwear in wool include thick coats and hats. This dense and insulating material also has a texture that is ideal for making socks and blankets.
Silk
Silk is one of the most luxurious and elegant options for today’s high-quality garments. It is a fabric that is not only cool but also very strong and popular in the high-fashion market.
Tweed
Clothing with unique prints, textures, or bold colors can easily attract attention. Tweed relies on various threads to create garments that are instantly recognizable by sight and touch. This is a classic outfit that has stood the test of time and has been a popular choice for decades.
Use texture to create an illusion
A particular type of texture can affect how a garment looks and feels when worn. Different types of textures have properties of light absorption, reflection, volume, size, and weight. To create a slim look, it is preferable to use one of the fabrics that is light to medium weight and fragile, but not too stiff. Fabrics that are relatively stiff can give the body the impression of more weight. Textures with matte or matte finishes like raw silk, wool, and denim are useful for slimming the figure.
