What are the uses of silk?

This delicate and beautiful fabric is used for various purposes. Various types of special gowns, linen, shawls, evening dresses, mantles, etc. are among the more commonly used items. But in cases such as curtains, cheaper types of silk are also used because it is both shiny and beautiful and soft and malleable. In our country, this fabric is also used for coverings for the outside environment. All kinds of mantles are sewn with silk fabric, which are both beautiful and cool and light in summer. With this fabric, you can make all kinds of coats in different sizes. We even see the sewing of a large size mantle made of silk fabric, which stands out among other sizes and shows the many capabilities of this fabric in the clothing industry. Thanks to technology, silk fabrics can be seen in different patterns and colors, but the originality of this type of fabric is the bright and monochromatic colors. In Persian culture, silk fabric is also called diba, parnian and parand. Thanks to its softness and beauty, silk is also mentioned a lot in Persian poems. Silk fabric is mixed with luxury and aristocracy in such a way that in the old days Diba weaving workshops were exclusive to palace residents and kings and other people did not have access to it. In ancient Iran and during the Sassanid period, the silk weaving industry was brought to Iran from Rome, and the weaving of silk fabric flourished in our country in the most beautiful way. Looking at the surviving paintings, rich people and kings wear clothes that appear to be made of silk.

After the industrialization of many industries, the goal moved towards simulating and using by the public in such a way that many luxury goods became easily accessible to everyone by simulating and instilling the feeling and state of the original goods. Silk fabric was no exception to this rule. By combining wool, cotton and polyester fibers, cheaper silks became available to the public. Even fabrics with completely synthetic compounds combined with yarn and other natural fibers are available to enthusiasts at a reasonable price. In addition to beauty, silk fabrics are a suitable option for hot seasons due to their lightness. Today, various clothes, coats, scarves, shawls, etc. are made from different types of silk fabric. The amount of silk used in the fabrics of the market is different, and by changing its amount and the type of materials combined with fibers, we witness the creation of different types of silk. In the following article, we will learn about the types of common silks in the market and textile industry:

It is considered one of the well-known types of silk and it is similar to crepe fabric in terms of touch and feel, but it has characteristics such as transparency and lightness like silk. It has a matte finish and is used to sew all kinds of dresses and linen. Crepe silk fabric is used for sewing long dresses and shirts with a light and bare design.

If you want your fabric not to be rough like silk crepe and to be more similar to silk in terms of softness and softness, choosing Kirishe silk is an option. It is suitable. But remember that due to the elegance and softness of this fabric, the vulnerability and the possibility of thread stretching increases. This fabric can be made in various colors and designs, and because it is light and soft and does not slip on the head, it is a suitable option for making beautiful silk scarves.

It is a bare fabric and because of its characteristics, it is used a lot for sewing tents by Iranian women. It is true that it is considered a delicate and thin fabric, but it is not in any way that shows the shape of the body and can be seen behind it. Satin silk fabric: This fabric is widely used for sewing formal and festive dresses due to its properties. The luster of this fabric has made it popular for sewing formal dresses. Due to its softness and bareness, it can be used to make all kinds of long dress shirts and cloche skirts.

Since ancient times, this type of silk has been used to sew beautiful curtains. Still, the use of these silk fabrics has many fans, and with attractive colors, it can bring the interior space in the best way.