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Wool
Characteristics: Warm, resilient, and naturally elastic. Advantages: Excellent insulating properties, flame resistant, and retains warmth when wet. Disadvantages: May cause itching or allergies, requires special care, and can be prone to moths.
Silk
Characteristics: Smooth, lustrous, and strong. Advantages: Luxurious feel, naturally hypoallergenic, and drapes well. Disadvantages: Delicate, requires gentle care, and expensive.
Nylon
Characteristics: Strong, resilient, and excellent elasticity. Advantages: Durable, resistant to abrasion, and maintains its shape. Disadvantages: Prone to heat damage, can be staticky, and not as absorbent.
Polyester
Characteristics: Strong, durable, and resistant to stretching and shrinking. Advantages: Easy to care for, dries quickly, and retains its shape. Disadvantages: Not breathable, static buildup, and can be prone to oil stains.
Alpaca
Characteristics: Soft, warm, and less itchy than other types of wool. Advantages: Hypoallergenic, flame resistant, and has good thermal properties. Disadvantages: Can be expensive, requires special care, and limited availability.
Angora
Characteristics: Fluffy, soft, and has excellent thermal properties. Advantages: Light and very warm, fancied for its halo effect. Disadvantages: Can cause allergies, sheds easily, and requires special care.
Lyocell (Tencel)
Characteristics: Very soft, strong when wet, and drapes well. Advantages: Environmentally friendly production, moisture absorbent, and anti-bacterial. Disadvantages: Can be prone to wrinkles, more expensive than cotton, and limited in stretchability.
Chenille
Characteristics: Velvety texture, lustrous, and soft. Advantages: Creates a luxurious fabric, good for creating visual interest. Disadvantages: Difficult to clean, prone to snagging, and can look worn with heavy use.
Acrylic
Characteristics: Soft, lightweight, and can mimic the feel of wool. Advantages: Resistant to moths and chemicals, colorfast, and inexpensive. Disadvantages: Can pill easily, less breathable, and not as warm as wool.
Hemp
Characteristics: Strong, durable, and gets softer with age. Advantages: Eco-friendly, moisture absorbent, and has anti-microbial properties. Disadvantages: Can be rough initially, limited availability, and generally more expensive than cotton.
Merino Wool
Characteristics: Soft, fine, and doesn't itch. Advantages: Excellent moisture-wicking properties, breathable, and holds dye well. Disadvantages: Can be more expensive than regular wool, may pill over time, and requires proper care to avoid shrinking.
Linen
Characteristics: Lightweight, strong, and cool to the touch. Advantages: High moisture absorbency, breathable, and gets softer with washing. Disadvantages: Prone to creases, can feel rough, and takes longer to dry.
Bamboo
Characteristics: Soft, breathable, and has a natural sheen. Advantages: Eco-friendly, moisture-wicking, and naturally antibacterial. Disadvantages: Can be expensive, may wrinkle, and durability varies.
Mohair
Characteristics: Silky, lustrous, and has good insulating properties. Advantages: Durable, colorfast, and excellent drape. Disadvantages: Can be itchy, expensive, and requires gentle care.
Cashmere
Characteristics: Extremely soft, fine, and lightweight. Advantages: Luxuriously smooth, excellent insulator, and doesn't wrinkle easily. Disadvantages: Very expensive, delicate, and needs careful maintenance.
Spandex (Elastane)
Characteristics: Stretchy, strong, and retains its shape. Advantages: Enhances the fit and movement in clothing, blends well with other fibers. Disadvantages: Can break down over time, sensitive to heat, and may become less elastic with excessive wear.
Cotton
Characteristics: Soft, breathable, and absorbent. Advantages: Comfortable, hypoallergenic, and good for summer garments. Disadvantages: Prone to wrinkles, can shrink, and less insulating than wool.
Modal
Characteristics: Soft, smooth, and resistant to shrinkage. Advantages: More water absorbent than cotton, less likely to fade, and drapes well. Disadvantages: Can pill over time, may need special care, and is susceptible to stretching when wet.
Seacell
Characteristics: Silky, lightweight, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Advantages: Incorporated with seaweed, eco-friendly, and offers skin-friendly benefits. Disadvantages: Less commonly found, can be expensive, and not widely produced.
Rayon
Characteristics: Soft, smooth, and highly absorbent. Advantages: Drapes well, feels like silk, and is relatively inexpensive. Disadvantages: Weakens when wet, can shrink, and requires careful laundering.
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