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Friday, February 26, 2016

A General Overview Of A Chenille Bathrobe

By Robert Kelly


The French word for caterpillar is chenille and this is said to be the origin of this word. The fuzzy look exhibited by the fabric had a lot to contribute to that name. Around 1890, in Dalton Georgia, it is said to be the place where this yarn was invented. The information presented herein aims at teaching you a few things about a chenille bathrobe.

Back in time, this fabric was made using a single needle and yarn. It is through the looping of the yarn through the backing of the fabric that the fuzzy look was accomplished. As technology advanced, the process of making this fabric evolved gradually. Tufting machines were employed to replace the single needle sewing machines. This advancement made it possible for more needles to be added to the machine and as a result the fluffy material we have currently became a possibility.

A few unscrupulous dealers are deceiving the general public that they are selling to them original chenille. For this reason, consumers should be on the lookout for extremely low priced robes as this is often a good enough signal. However, many genuine manufacturers are collaborating to put to an end to these scams.

The maintenance of these pieces of clothing poses a challenge for many people. This is especially so for washing. They should ideally be machine washed but the eventual rinsing should be done in cold water in a delicate cycle. The best way of doing this is by washing it alone without mixing it with other clothes. For softening, people are advised to opt for non silicone based softeners.

The wash time should be the most minimal since it has been seen that an extended washing often leads to color transference. To further avoid this, dry cleaning is always a safer bet than machine washing. Some people get alarmed by the huge amount of lint seen in the machine after washing these robes. This is perfectly normal and should never cause any panic to an individual.

However, this shedding is found to reduce with each subsequent wash. Amazingly, your fabric will only get softer the more it is washed. Dry cleaning is advocated for people who appear sensitive to the chenille fibres. Most chenille garments possess a color difference for the same dye color. This is not a peculiar thing because the fibres absorb the dye differently.

Chenille is wearable in all weather conditions. The heavier and longer robes are ideal for the chilly weathers. As for the warmer condition, lighter bathrobes are a perfect option. Practically all body types are catered for in the market. The high prices of these garments are expected because most of the manufacture is done by hand.

One should be careful when buying imported chenille mainly because most of it has not passed the flammability tests. For storage, one is always advised to be way of mice since they love making their nests out of this fluff. A well sealed container effectively serves as a good storage ground.




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