Thursday 29 March 2012

Wool Fabric - The best option in winter

As the research was conducted for a stylish wool coat and a warm wool blanket and other wool fabrics, the researchers came out to a conclusion that there are many surprising benefits about using a pure wool fabric like wool’s ability to reduce allergies and its lack of flammability.

If one is looking for making baby sleep bags or baby caps then Merino wool fabric is one of the preferred fabrics to be used. Merino wool is very good in maintain temperature because it has an ability to provide a natural warmth, also it absorbs air and circulate the same hence preventing moisture to accumulate.

Benefits of Wool:
  •   It has antibacterial properties.
  •   It is static resistant.
  •   It is breathable, helping the fabric to circulate the air.
  •   It absorbs humidity, while keeping it dry.
  •   It contains lanolin, a natural moisturizer and a biologically active substance which is water resistant.
  •   It is extremely durable and hard-wearing making it wrinkle free.
  •   Wool is actually flame resistant, providing it an ability which does not catch fire easily. This is the main reason it is used for making fire proof suits and other garments for firefighters, soldiers and other people who have similar jobs.
  •   Wool is also dirt resistant.
  •   With its light weight ability, it keeps you warm.
  •   Natural wool also protects one from skin diseases, asthma, and upper respiratory tract infections and avoids dust mites.

Monday 12 March 2012

Blazers- a classy trend

Blazers or sport coats are synonyms of boating jacket or sports jacket. A blazer resembles a suit coat- sometimes with flap-less patch pockets and metal buttons. Stylistically, blazers are used as uniform garments like airlines, railways and school. A blazer is different from sports jacket, as it is more formal and customized from solid color fabrics.

Since blazer is a type of a coat and generally worn by with different types clothes like shirts, ties, different types and colors of trousers. Even open necked polo t-shirts are worn with these blazers. A classically cut, fitted and double-breasted blazer especially in navy blue color was in trend earlier. The all time favorite trend of blazer is two-buttons blazer with double cut. Except this we have seen so many trends like three, four and five buttons blazer with both single and double cuts.

Blazer fabrics:
  •   Seersucker: This classic American type makes you feel more classy and trendy and it is worn in summer season. Seersucker is a thin, puckered and all-cotton fabric commonly available in stripes and goes well with pastel shirts especially with chino-style bottoms and deck shoes.
  •   Plaid: Plaid blazer is big checkered fabric blazer. Plaid blazers are statement pieces indeed as they are hardest blazer styles to pull off. It goes well with white shirt and jeans and worn in winter season.
  •   Tweed: Tweed blazers are made from unfinished, rough and flexible fabric which is homespun or closely woven. It is generally plain or twill weave or may have check or herringbone structure. Earlier these Tweed blazers were worn by Englishmen. The fabric is thick, heavy and durable so it’s best worn during colder seasons. They go well with linen white shirt and worker style jeans.
  •   Velvet: Velvet blazers are more urbane blazers available at most high street stores. The black, blue or any dark colored velvet blazer would always be best to wear as fabric glistens and shines under bright lights.
  •   Corduroy: Corduroy blazers are puckered stripes blazer and add a trendy look to your style. It gives vintage and traditional feel when worn. Some of them come with elbow patches adding another element to your looks. They look best in chocolate brown, maroon and other warm hues.

Sunday 4 March 2012

Wrap urself in Merino Blankets

Marino blanket is a beautiful range of both classic and contemporary designs available in a variety of weights to suit different seasons. Basically Merino yarn is regarded as the most luxurious of wool yarns.  The fibres used is carefully selected to ensure is to produce a beautifully soft and long lasting blanket which can be passed down from generation to generation.

Thursday 1 March 2012

Woolen Handbag, a Fashion Accessories

Handbags are the fashion accessories that all women like to carry with themselves. These bags are used by women to hold and secure their belongings. It gives the stylish and trendy look to the women’s outfit.  There are innumerable kinds and types of handbags available in the market to choose from.  They are even regenerated out of the different fabrics. They range from simple clutches to the tote bags. Bags are classified according to the shapes and need of the women. It reflects the women’s personality and style.