Chapter 1 Fabric (cotton. Polyester "T/C")
1. Textile raw materials: 1. Natural fibers: fibers that grow in animals or plants in nature and generally have good comfort. Compatible with human body and beneficial to health. But the durability is poor, and it is easy to fade and shrink if it is not handled well. If it is not well maintained, it is easy to be moldy, moth-eaten and expensive. Generally, pure natural fiber fabrics are mostly used for high-grade bedding. 2. Chemical fiber: It can be divided into man-made fiber and synthetic fiber. It is made of natural substances through chemical and mechanical treatment. Poor comfort, rich resources and low price, but good strength, not easy to break, not moldy, not moth-eaten. 3. Blended fiber: Blended fiber is a mixture of some natural fibers and some chemical fibers. Ordinary polyester-cotton fabrics are made of blended fibers. Blended fiber can not only give play to the comfort characteristics of natural fiber, but also give play to the durability of chemical fiber, which has the characteristics of low price and bright color. Generally, middle and low-grade bedding is made of blended fibers, and then printed and dyed into fabrics.
Second, the weaving of textile fabrics: 1, plain fabric: the fabric woven with Pian cloth (interwoven with every other yarn in warp and weft) is called plain fabric. Features: There are many interweaving points, firm texture, flat surface and consistent appearance on both sides, which makes the woven fabric not too high in density, light and thin, and has good wear resistance and air permeability. 2. Twill fabric interweaves warp or weft at least once every two yarns, and the weave structure of the fabric is changed by increasing the interweaving points of warp and weft, which is collectively called twill fabric. Features: a, there are positive and negative points; B, the interweaving point in a complete knitting cycle is small, and the floating thread is long; C, soft to the touch; D, the fabric density is higher and the product is thicker; This kind of fabric costs more than similar plain fabrics. 3. The warp and weft of satin weave of satin and cotton satin fabrics are interwoven at least once every three, so this weave makes the fabric denser and thicker. This woven product is more expensive than similar twill woven products. Fabrics woven with satin weave are collectively called satin fabrics. Features: a, there are positive and negative points; B, in a complete weave cycle, there are the least interweaving points and the longest floating lines, and the fabric surface is almost entirely composed of warp or weft floating lines; C, the texture is soft, the cloth surface is smooth and shiny.
Chapter II Filler-Polyester Staple Fiber
1. Cotton: In addition to fabric, cotton is also important as a product filler for bedding. Even if a good fabric is used, if the filler is not good, the whole product is still not perfect and the grade is not high. The average consumer is particularly picky about it. Fiber fineness is an index of cotton fiber thickness, expressed in decitex. The general specifications of conventional bedding fillers are 6D, 7D, 8D, 15D, etc. , generally 64mm in length. A cotton fiber weighing several grams 1000m is called a decitex, and the larger the decitex, the thicker the cotton fiber. High-grade bedding filled cotton generally does not exceed 8D.
1, polyester cotton: generally solid, with poor elasticity and warmth retention, intuitive, and can be used as a filler for low-grade bedding.
2. hollow cotton: Generally, this kind of cotton has one or more holes, which has good elasticity and warmth retention, and is suitable for filling middle and high-grade bedding. (1) Single-hole cotton: The fiber has a hollow hole, and its elasticity and warmth retention are better than polyester solid cotton. Generally used as a filler for ordinary bedding, the price is lower.
(2) Porous cotton: This fiber has seven holes or four holes respectively, and the specifications are 6D and 8D. They are all three-dimensional curly cotton with excellent elasticity, warmth retention and air permeability, light weight and comfortable human body. Because fiber pores can keep moisture and oxygen in the air for human skin metabolism, which is beneficial to health. Therefore, it is generally used as a filler for middle and high-grade bedding, but the cost is higher.
3. Slippery cotton: This kind of cotton has a hole, which makes it feel particularly comfortable and smooth after finishing. Good warmth retention and elasticity. If you add the anti-mildew antibacterial antistatic fiber special for LOFT in the United States, it will be more healthy and comfortable, meet the needs of modern people, and avoid the shortcomings of down allergy, quilt easy to breed bacteria and produce odor. This kind of cotton is often used as a filler for waterfowl quilts and sliding quilts.
4. Soft cotton and loose cotton: hollow cotton or three-dimensional curled single-hole cotton, which is made by carding, flattening, glue spraying and finishing. Finer fibers are usually used. The sprayed soft rubber has been disinfected at high temperature, soft to the touch and light in weight, and is often used as a multi-purpose quilt. According to its thickness, it can be divided into 800 #, 1000 #, 1200 # and 2400 # cotton. Often used as high-grade bedding and multi-purpose quilts.
Chapter III Guide to Choosing Bedclothes
1, fabric: high-density fabrics are generally used for high-grade bedding, and medium-density or low-density fabrics are generally used for middle-and low-grade bedding. It can be distinguished by the naked eye and touch. High-grade bedding fabrics generally use high-density cotton cloth. Blended or chemical fiber fabrics are generally selected for middle and low-grade products. Poplin, twill and satin fabrics are better than plain fabrics.
2. Fillers: soft cotton, loose cotton, three-dimensional curled single-hole cotton, four-hole cotton, seven-hole cotton, slip cotton, sun velvet cotton, etc. It is the choice of middle and high-grade bedding. Glue-sprayed cotton and ordinary polyester cotton for low-grade bedding. Generally, it has not been sorted, and the quality is poor. If you don't distinguish carefully, it's difficult to distinguish.
3. Quality: The sewing quality can be seen from whether the sewing stitches are uniform, fine and straight, whether there are jumpers or not, and the number of stitches. High-grade bedding has good sewing quality, while middle and low-grade bedding pays little attention to sewing quality.
4. Selection of packaging: choose exquisite, transparent, moisture-proof, waterproof and gift-style packaging for high and medium-grade bedding. The package contains text or picture signs, fabric components, fillers, product numbers and qualified seals.
5. Brand: A good brand manufacturer will try to promote it in order to expand the market and guide consumers through advertisements. And in order to maintain their brand image, they will strive to do better in terms of quality, style, color and after-sales service.
6. Color: First of all, it depends on the color and style you appreciate. Good colors are generally more durable, that is, the more you look, the better you look, and the taste of colors is artistic. Some colors look good at first sight, but after a long time they feel ugly and the colors don't last.
7. Style: Bedding styles mainly include patterns and cuffs. In the pattern style, the fabric and filler are usually stitched together through the pattern, which has a strong three-dimensional effect and a flat appearance, but it is not easy to wash. Because the original effect of cotton washing will be affected, dry cleaning is recommended. Generally, the looping method is to put the quilt core through the veil, then attach the quilt cover, and only wash the quilt cover when cleaning, which is convenient and practical.
8. Service: Look at the service attitude of shopping malls and manufacturers. Good shopping malls and manufacturers generally have better after-sales service. Such as warranty cards, customer clubs, etc. Products with quality problems can be returned, and pay attention to customer information feedback.
Chapter IV Washing and Nursing of Bedclothes
Bedding is generally not easy to get dirty and easy to take care of. In order to facilitate washing, try to buy a looper design. When washing, you can dip it in the washing machine or the sink filled with washing powder, especially where the stains are obvious, and rub it in other places.
note:
1, please don't use bleach, don't use hot water, use warm water and cold water;
2. When washing dark bedding, be careful not to wash it locally, wipe it on a large area, and don't mix it with other light-colored fabrics.
3. Seasonal bedding should be cleaned and stored in a dry place after drying, and it should be stored after drying regularly in areas with high humidity in the south.
Fabric knowledge
1. What is the count of fabric?
Count is a representation of yarn, which is usually expressed by English count (S) in the "fixed weight system" (this calculation method is divided into metric count and English count), that is, under the condition of constant moisture regain (8.5%), the number of twisted yarns with lay length of 840 yards is the count. The count is related to the length and weight of the yarn.
For example, one or two pieces of cotton are made into 30 yarns with a length of 1 m, which means 30 yarns; One or two cotton yarns are made into 40 yarns with a length of 1 m, which is 40 yarns; 1 two cotton yarns are made into 60 yarns, and the length is 1 m, which is 60 yarns. Therefore, the higher the yarn count, the thinner the yarn, the thinner the woven fabric and the softer and more comfortable the fabric is. Obviously, the higher the count of cloth, the higher the quality of raw materials (cotton), the higher the requirements for yarn mills and weaving mills, so the higher the cost of cloth.
40 is the same as 40. Bedclothes 30-60, clothing 60-80.
2. What is the density of the fabric?
The warp and weft density refers to the number of warp and weft yarns arranged per square inch.
This is the data that people pay little attention to, but it is the most important quality standard!
The common "40×40/ 133×72" means that there are 40 warp yarns and 40 weft yarns, respectively, and the warp and weft density is 133×72, which is also an important technical index for bedding selection, because there are few fabrics to choose from, and there are very few applications that do not exceed 30, 40 and 60,60. Therefore, under the premise of the same number of bedding, the most important thing is to look at the density. The higher the density, the better!
3. What are carded yarn and combed yarn?
We often hear the terms carded yarn and combed yarn when buying bedding. What's the difference between them?
In the carding and drawing process of spinning process, three processes of sliver winding, drawing and combing are added. The evenness of sliver is improved through repeated drawing and combing of cotton rolls, and the short fibers below 16mm are combed, and the spun yarn is called combed yarn. On the contrary, the yarn spun without the above process is called carded yarn. The fabric made of combed yarn has the remarkable characteristics of smooth surface and good strip feeling.
4. Weaving of textile fabrics
Plain weave fabric: The fabric woven with plain weave (warp and weft interweave every other yarn) is called plain weave fabric.
Features: many interweaving points, firm texture, smooth surface and consistent appearance on both sides. The density of this weave fabric should not be too high, and the lighter it is, the better the wear resistance and breathability are.
Twill fabric interweaves warp or weft at least once every two yarns, and the weave structure of the fabric is changed by increasing the interweaving points of warp and weft, which is collectively called twill fabric.
Features:
(1) has positive and negative points.
(2) The interweaving point in a complete weave cycle is small and the floating line is long.
(3) Soft feel.
(4) The density of fabric is higher and the product is thicker.
(5) The cost of this weave product is higher than that of similar plain weave products.
Satinandsateencloth fabric: The warp and weft of satin weave are interwoven at least once every three, so this weave makes the fabric denser and thicker. This woven product is more expensive than similar twill woven products. Fabrics woven with satin weave are collectively called satin fabrics.
Features:
(1) has positive and negative points.
(2) In a complete weave cycle, there are the least interweaving points and the longest floating lines, and the fabric surface is almost entirely composed of warp or weft floating lines.
(3) Soft texture and smooth and shiny surface.
5. What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages between twill and plain weave?
A fabric woven with plain weave (warp and weft interweave every other yarn) is called plain weave.
Features: many interweaving points, solid texture, smooth and flat, and consistent appearance on both sides. Plain fabrics should not be too dense, light and thin, and have good wear resistance.
A fabric woven with twill weave (warp or weft are interwoven at least once every two yarns) is called twill fabric.
Features: dense and thick, soft to the touch, strong stereoscopic impression, good luster and elasticity. However, due to the long float line, the wear resistance and fastness of twill fabric are not as good as plain fabric under the same warp and weft density.
6. What is satin cloth?
Warp and weft are interwoven at least once every three yarns, so the satin weave makes the fabric denser, so the fabric is thicker. The cost of satin weave products is higher than that of similar plain weave and twill weave products. Fabrics woven with satin weave are collectively called satin fabrics. Satin fabric can be divided into two sides, and there are the least interweaving points and the longest floating lines in a complete weave cycle. The surface of the fabric is almost entirely composed of floating lines in the warp or weft direction, and the satin fabric is soft in texture. The surface of the cloth is smooth and delicate, and it is rich in the unique luster of the fabric.
7. What is pure cotton yarn-dyed fabric?
Yarn-dyed pure cotton is a kind of pure cotton fabric, which is made by interweaving warp and weft of different colors. Because it is dyed first and then woven, the dye has strong permeability and good color fastness. Yarn-dyed and jacquard are both high-end products in pure cotton fabrics, which are generally two strands of yarn-dyed, so the fabric has a good sense of weight and texture, and the front and back colors are just the opposite, so it has a strong three-dimensional effect, small shrinkage and is not easy to fade! But the cost is much higher than ordinary ones, and the quality is even higher than satin jacquard fabrics, which are sought after by many young people like cotton and linen fabrics!
8. What is a sanded fabric?
Peach, a finishing method of fabric; Sanding products belong to functional products and are a finishing of printing and dyeing. Sanded bedding is soft, warm and comfortable in winter, and the price is relatively high. After pretreatment (desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerizing, etc. ), the cloth surface is very flat and smooth. Sanding is to rub the cloth surface with a roller wrapped in sand skin and grind a layer of fluff on the cloth surface. There are many kinds of sanding, such as ordinary sanding, water milling, carbohydrate bristles and so on. Sanding includes sanding, such as polyester suede, peach skin cashmere, cotton Italian cashmere and so on. Steel-needled sanded fabrics such as Lycra velvet, warp knitting and weft knitting.
9. What is contraction?
The shrinkage of fabric refers to the shrinkage of fabric after washing or soaking. Generally speaking, the fabrics with the largest shrinkage rate are synthetic fibers and their blended fabrics, followed by wool fabrics, linen fabrics and cotton fabrics. Objectively speaking, all cotton fabrics have the problem of shrinking and fading, and the key is finishing. Therefore, the fabrics of general home textiles have been pre-shrunk. However, pre-shrinking treatment does not mean that it will not shrink, but the shrinkage rate is controlled within 3%-4% of the national standard, so that products can be purchased with confidence.
10, fabric replacement
In terms of fabrics, the previous bedding was pure cotton, polyester cotton and so on. But now there are yarn-dyed pure cotton, satin, silk, silk-cotton blended fabrics, cotton and linen and other high-grade fabrics. Single polyester-cotton has been eliminated, and silk-cotton blended fabrics, cotton and linen, yarn-dyed cotton and satin cotton have gradually occupied the market and become the first choice for young people and white-collar workers.
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Knowledge learning reference of bedding system
The bedroom is the place that can best reflect the quality of life, and the bed is the visual focus of the bedroom. Bedding (quilt cover, bed sheet and pillowcase) is considered as another kind of clothing, which embodies the identity, cultivation and interest of the owner. But in the face of various styles and grades of bedding in the market, which one will be the trend choice, which can not only meet the practical needs, but also reflect the user's personality and taste? Bedding fashion is wonderful, and people who follow the trend have to appreciate it.
The personality wind continues to blow.
Modern people who are tired of living in the same way hope that the furnishings at home have new meaning. Heavy furniture is not easy to move, but bedding such as sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases can completely follow the season and mood.
At present, there are many bedding stores in the market, which are aimed at young consumers who like trendy styles and tastes, such as newlyweds, new families and single aristocrats, and launch new bedding products that flaunt their individuality. In color selection, you can fully enjoy the fun of matching colors and patterns. For example, green spring sheets can be matched with dark blue pillowcases and red sheets to fully show young people's self. In pattern selection, abstract patterns have become the most fashionable choice. For example, a set of quilt cover specially designed for newlyweds, with abstract human body patterns printed on it, changed the floral patterns that wedding bedding used to represent joy and warmth, and won the favor of many hipsters with its unique personality.
National natural wind attacks people.
In recent years, natural household items such as cotton, hemp and grass have become popular. However, before the naturalism of bedding, national attributes must be added to keep up with the trend.
Visiting major shopping malls or specialty household goods stores in Guangzhou, it is not difficult to find that bedding with exotic ethnic characteristics is very popular. For example, in a furniture store in Times Square in Tianhe North and a household goods store near Tianhe City, carefully collected Sri Lankan handmade cotton fabrics were put in the eye. According to the store, these colorful Sri Lankan cotton fabrics have a strong South Asian continental style, and they are all hand-woven, which completely caters to this year's fashion trend, so they are not only welcomed by young consumers, but also loved by many middle-aged people. Another example is a bedding shop in China Square, which imported pillows and summer sleeping mats from Japan, made of grass plants, with a gentle style.
The rise of European and American classical style
Despite the changes of the times and the continuous progress of technology, the popular home style since the Renaissance in Europe has once again attracted people's attention. At present, European and American classicism has become a new trend in the field of furniture and fabric decoration in Guangzhou.
Generally speaking, in terms of material selection, the classical bedding in Europe and America is made of cotton, satin, brocade and other materials to produce three bedding styles: printing, embroidery and jacquard. In details and creativity, we pay attention to the treatment of lace and try our best to create a three-dimensional aesthetic feeling of the bed. In terms of color, the timeless white is still the focus of design. In order to show the cleanliness and exquisiteness of white bedding, embroidery, carving and ribbon modeling are used in the detailed patterns to create an elegant feeling. Other fresh bed decorations such as light yellow, light chrysanthemum and light brown are suitable for summer. In addition, bright and popular colors (bright chrysanthemum, sapphire blue, brilliant red and bright yellow) and various graphics full of ocean, sunshine and gardens add charming indoor style and bring French romance and gentleness to consumers.
I. Types of bedding:
Bedding refers to articles put on the bed for people to sleep, including bedding, quilt cover, bed sheet, bedspread, hat, pillowcase, pillow core, blanket, mat, mosquito net, etc. In this chapter, the bedding we refer to mainly refers to textile products, quilted products and polyester fiber products, excluding blankets and mats.
Second, the fabric of bedding:
Fabric refers to the fabric used in bedding to make the surface of finished products. In addition to the inherent quality requirements, the fabric must also have a good appearance. The fabric has good tearing strength, abrasion resistance, hygroscopicity and hand feeling, the shrinkage rate is controlled within 65438 0%, and the color fastness meets the national standard.
1, the development of bedding fabrics: the fabrics suitable for traditional bedding in China are relatively simple, only wool cotton, silk and satin; The tread quilt, which appeared in the mid-1980s, is made of acrylic fiber and polyester cotton. It was not until the early 1990s that combed cotton fabrics were put on the market in small batches. Nowadays, expensive cotton fabrics such as satin, jacquard and yarn-dyed fabrics are gradually accepted and become the mainstream of the market.
2. Features of several main fabrics: The fabrics suitable for bedding include polyester cotton, pure cotton, polyester, acrylic, silk, flax and some blended fabrics, among which polyester cotton and pure cotton fabrics are the most commonly used.
Three, bedding filler:
1, filler refers to the material used as the inner core in bedding. Traditional fillers are mainly cotton wool, and some natural materials such as chrysanthemum and buckwheat husk are used as pillows in a few areas. Traditional cotton wool is only processed in the initial stage, and it is easy to get wet without degreasing treatment. After long-term use, it will harden and mold, and the cover will be thick and wet. Therefore, after the advent of new filling materials, cotton wool will soon be eliminated. At present, ordinary urban residents use various polyester fibers as bedding.
There are many kinds of polyester fibers. Here we refer to a polyester product specially used for bedding, named "polyester hollow three-dimensional crimp staple fiber". This material was originally used as a toy filler, so it is commonly known as doll cotton. This kind of fiber is hollow, and after high temperature treatment, the fiber is curly, fluffy and soft, with excellent elasticity and heat preservation. "Polyester hollow three-dimensional crimp staple fiber" can be divided into many kinds according to the number of holes and the degree of crimp, so I won't introduce it in detail here.