Cationic Chiffon Fabric is a luxurious fabric, widely recognised by its beautiful appearance and soft to the touch finish. Composed in such a way as to mimic the look and qualities of real silk, Cationic Chiffon Fabric is perfect for those who wish to achieve an elegant, high-end appearance at a reasonable cost. Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of cationic chiffons.
Chiffon fabric has a unique style - it is soft, translucent and light. Chiffon can be used for many different purposes. The fabric itself can be made from many styles of material such as cotton, synthetic fibers or rayon. Its naturally sheer quality is due to the process of how it is made. The fabrics texture is due to certain weaving techniques. The quality and the softness can vary, depending on what base material the chiffon has been made from. Chiffon fabrics are most commonly used to weave Sarees, Dresses and Scarves.
The fabric was made exclusively with Silk until Nylon was introduced in 1938. After the production of Polyester fabric began in 1958, the polyester chiffon blend became more popular due to its durability and economic price point.
It can be a difficult fabric to work with as it has a slippery texture. While cutting or sewing the fabric, weavers place the non-slippery surface above to ensure the stitch is perfect. For this purpose, some tailors layer paper on both sides of the fabric which helps in keeping the fabric together during the sewing or stitching process. The rough surface of the paper holds the fabric in place. After the completion of the sewing process the papers are carefully ripped out.
As a precaution it is important work slowly and steadily with this fabric. If the fabric is stretched during the sewing process, it may bunch together and ruin the whole stitch. The stitching must be very clean and fine to give a correctly finished appearance.
Though silk chiffon is high in quality, synthetic materials like nylon and polyester are most commonly used to make this fabric. These materials can be easily dyed into different colours. The synthetic Chiffon is also economical and sturdier than its silk variant. Cationic Chiffon can be use In the form of Saree, the fabric adds shimmer and texture to the overall appearance. This fabric is also used to create Kurtis, Salwar Kameez, Scarves, Belts, and accents.
The use of this fabric in layering an attire can be seen aplenty. It adds beautiful volume to a garment and is often used as the base fabric for embroideries and appliques. This sheer fabric is also used to create home furnishing products such as embellished sofa covers and curtains.
Chiffon outfits should preferably be hand-washed or slow machine washed with extra care so that the fabric does not get frayed.
It is advisable not to wash these outfits with any other clothes especially in the first few wash cycles as the colour may bleed or run. Also, the duration of wash cycle should be kept short as this fabric starts losing colour if kept in water for a longer duration.