How to Take Care
Knitted Clothing
The Egyptian state is not only
famous as the oldest city in the world, but also known as the center of world
civilization where the clothes are made using knitting technique. Increasingly,
the tradition of knitting evolved throughout the world and became a side job
for women at the time.
Before the 19th century, when it
was knit still using a simple technique, namely woolen threads assisted by two
stick harken done by hand. And be warm clothes, hat, vest, and baby clothes.
The world grew, a knitting
machine and its industry emerged in the 19th century. The materials of these
knits became well known in Europe. Then, begin the designers glance at the type
of knitwear for sports clothing in winter.
The more famous is the knitting
material to the whole world, especially the countries that have winter. In
1920-1930 knitting was a very booming type of material, from sweaters, jackets,
vests, cardigans, to shirts for German soldiers' uniforms during World War II.
Entering the 1950s, clothing from
knitting materials began many changes, especially on motifs, designs, and
textures. In the use of only wool yarn there are several types of yarns that
can be used to make knit fabrics, such as cotton yarn, polyester, and silk
fibers, spun into yarn. This option makes the result very light.
Clothing that uses knitting
material such us:
·
Cardigan
Originally a knitting jacket with long sleeves without collars and
buttons on the front. The name cardigan itself is given by Jam Thomas Brudnell
(1797-1868) who was then a warlord from England. In 1920-1930 designer Chanel
participated popularizing cardigan as a boss combined with short skirts or
shorts, and a Chanel icon to date.
·
Capuchon
A kind of jacket from knitting material that has a hat or creature on the
circumference of the collar.
·
Vest
A sleeveless blouse with a low V model, this is usually worn for a suit
jacket. Vest began polpuler in 1920.
·
Sweater
It was originally known as tennis and golf clothing in winter countries.
Sweater more quickly absorbs sweat because of the knitted type of cotton yarn.
In the years 1930-1950 sweaters began to grow, not only as a warm clothing, but
also as a pretty complementary clothes.
·
Pullovers
Long-sleeved
sweater without collar but usually accented with feathers on the circumference
of the collar. The Pullover was originally used as a uniform for soldiers
during World War I. Then, in 1920, this dress pattern began to change in the
circumference of his neck, ranging from round neck, and V-neck.
Do you have a collection of
clothes or clothing made of knitted material? It is well known that knitting
needs a special way of care. Yes, in other words that knitting materials quite
different from other materials can even be more difficult in taking care of
him. It is proven when you accidentally decide one piece of yarn only then it
can decide a few threads even the entire knit. Do not stop there, when you are
wrong in the washing, knitting material can widen / roll out or shrink from the
initial size. Here we would like to share some special Tips in taking care of
knit clothes that you have.
Before we give tips on taking
care of knit clothes, you should know about the main reason why this material
requires a special way of handling it? From the sources we receive, knitting
materials are generally made of wool. This material is most often used in
places that have cold weather conditions. Its characteristics are thick as a
blanket and can warm our bodies. However, in modern times, knitwear has been
made with a variety of styles.
Few tips in choosing the current
knitwear that is when you start to sort out clothing knitting should choose
that was washed first by the maker. The trick, for knitted clothing that has
been washed that the condition is still soft thread and cotton hairs are still
visible. While knitwear that has not been washed, yarn condition is still rough
and looks big pores. Plus, if you buy an unwashed tendency to change very large
shapes. Can-can when you buy L-size knitwear then after washed turns into size
M. Here are special tips for treating knit clothes:
·
When ironed, preferably at a level that is not
too hot.
·
Each finished washed, knitted clothes directly
placed into the dryer just because it can absorb water.
·
If later there is a loose thread, you should not
cut or pulled away because this can make the thread can be elongated. The
broken thread can be directly inserted in the other part following the plot. In
doing so can with knitting needles.
·
Knitwear that is still wet after washing should
not be hung. This can lead to changes in the shape of the material itself,
which was originally still the size of the shoulders turned to descend.
·
Do not expose the knit clothes that have been
washed in the sun, it can change the original color of knitwear.
·
When you squeeze a knit dress by hand it will
usually take longer to dry. Finally, knitwear is damp and every drop of water
can affect every length of knitting to make it stretchy.