BUYING GUIDE
| MATERIALS | ||
| MATERIAL | COMPOSITION | BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS |
| Polycotton | 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester |
Combines durability of polyester and softness of cotton Easy care with minimal ironing Comfortable Dries quickly |
| Cotton | 100% Cotton |
Naturally blessed with goodness Soft and comfortable Lightweight and breathable Keeps cool in summer and warm in winter Temperature regulating properties Colourfast |
| Egyptian Cotton | 100% Egyptian Cotton |
Long staples makes cotton yarn more smooth Softer and finer than standard cotton Used in higher thread count percale and sateen fabric Soft and comfortable Lightweight and breathable Keeps cool in summer and warm in winter Temperature regulating properties |
| Brushed Cotton or Flannelette |
100% Cotton |
Delicately brushed to enhance the thermal properties Soft touch and cosy feel Breathable Ideal for cold weather Heavier the flannelette fabric is, the better it gets |
| Cotton-Linen | Linen and Cotton Blend |
Naturally bacteria resistant for anti-allergenic Enhanced breathability Natural pH balance and anti-static Regulates your temperature as you sleep Fresh and relaxed appearance Twice as durable as cotton Keeps cool in summer and warm in winter |
| Linen | 100% Flax Linen |
Heavier and durable than cotton The fibres are not a soft as cotton Naturally bacteria resistant for anti-allergenic Enhanced breathability Natural pH balance and anti-static Regulates your temperature as you sleep Fresh and relaxed appearance Twice as durable as cotton Keeps cool in summer and warm in winter |
| THREAD COUNT & FABRIC WEIGHT | |
| Thread Count |
Number of threads in a square inch of a fabric is called "Thread
Count" Threads are counted length wise (warp) and width wise (weft) threads Our products range from 132 to 400 thread counts Higher thread count results in a denser and smoother fabric |
| Weight (GSM) |
Brushed Cotton (Flannelette), Jersey and Linen fabrics are not
evaluated by thread count, instead their quality is measured in GSM (Grams Per
Square Metre). The higher the GSM the heavier the cloth is |
| *The thread count or the weight does not tell the thickness and feel of the fabric. Fabrics with different fibers, weaves and finishes appear and feel differently. | |
| FABRIC WEAVES & FINISHES | |
| WEAVE | BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS |
| Percale |
A matt finish with exquisite crispness Fresh and cool feel against skin Generic look and appearance depending upon the thread count |
| Satin |
Subtle sheen Gentle silky feel Soft and smooth touch Drapes beautifully |
| Chambray |
Woven from yarns of two colours (white and any other) to create the distinctive look Slight textured look and appearance Lightweight Durable and colourfast |
| Brushed Cotton or Flannelette |
Loosely spun and woven cotton yarns into a soft airy fabric with a thick warp and thin weft Loosely woven cotton fabric is brushed to create soft pile of of micro-filaments to achieve a fleece like fuzzier, warmer and thicker fabric Better thermal properties Soft touch and feel |
| Jacquard |
Produced on a jacquard loom Wide variety of complex designs like floral & damask and patterns can be produced through the weave construction The jacquard fabric is durable and has luxurious touch and feel Pre-coloured yarns are used resulting in a robust colourfastness |
| Seersucker |
Made by weaving the yarns at different tensions or by mechanical heat treating the fabric to create permanent crimped texture Breathable Non-iron design pattern |
| Dobby/ Textured |
Produced on a dobby loom Plain weave creating small geometric designs achieved by by the manipulation of the warp yarns in the fabric Patterns like geometric style and textures are created through the weaves to create textured fabrics Pre-coloured yarns are used resulting in a robust colourfastness |
| DYING, PRINTING & FINISHING TECHNIQUES | |
| TECHNIQUE | BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS |
| Dyeing |
Uniformity of colour shade Used in plain dyed articles Dyes used in the dyeing process comply with Oeko-Tex STANDARD 100 |
| Printing |
Print technologies (Rotary, Screen Panel) offer vibrant colours and patterns Ensuring that colours last longer Various types of colourful patterns can be printed Dyes and chemicals used in the printing process comply with Oeko-Tex STANDARD 100 |
| Digital Print |
Produced by the new highly advance printing technology Specialist technique for photographic images Achieving very high colour separation and fine detailed pattern An limited number of colours can be used to create intricate Reactive dyes improve the colourfastness and life of the design Dyes used in the printing process comply with Oeko-Tex STANDARD 100 |
| Yarn Dyed |
Yarns are dyed before weaving Wide variety of patterns and fabrics are made in this manner like dobby, jacquard and chambray etc. Pre-dyeing yarns results in a robust colourfast fabric |
