{"id":2556,"date":"2023-06-06T08:32:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T08:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/?p=2556"},"modified":"2023-06-06T12:25:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:25:22","slug":"what-are-lingerie-fabrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/what-are-lingerie-fabrics\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Lingerie Fabrics?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are lingerie fabrics? Good question! You\u2019ve come to right place, because we\u2019ll be discussing all things lingerie fabric in this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lingerie fabric ranges are floaty and luxurious, practical and cozy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/lucent-satin-fabric-printing\">Lucent Satin<\/a> and Organza are decadent,&nbsp; Mulmul and Cotton Satin are more practical. Against your skin, delicate Lingerie feels great- draping where it ought to drape on your body. Many lingerie textiles are recognised for their lacey, feminine qualities that help flatter and accentuate a woman\u2019s features, whilst still offering the support and shaping you\u2019d expect from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-panties\">underwear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-printed-english-lace-fabric\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"443\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Popular-lingerie-fabrics.jpg\" alt=\"Popular lingerie fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-2558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Popular-lingerie-fabrics.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Popular-lingerie-fabrics-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Popular lingerie fabrics include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many types of lingerie fabrics, each with their own individual properties, but some of our most popular are:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Florence Net\u00a0<\/li><li>Flora Lace\u00a0<\/li><li>Lace Lucille\u00a0<\/li><li>Monroe Satin\u00a0<\/li><li>Real Silk Satin\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-printed-organza-fabric\">Organza<\/a><\/li><li>Crochet Lace\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>How are they manufactured?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-panties\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"605\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lingerie-Fabrics.jpg\" alt=\"Lingerie Fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-2557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lingerie-Fabrics.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Lingerie-Fabrics-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Each lingerie fabric is manufactured in its own way, resulting in different surface textures, handle and weight. Yarns used can be natural or manmade and can be woven or knitted in different construct, producing varying levels of transparency or opaqueness. Synthetic fabrics are created using chemical processes, whereas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/natural-fabrics\"> natural fabrics<\/a>, like the real silk satin, are made using 100% natural yarns. Textiles used for making lingerie range from knitted lace to woven satins, that have a brilliant shine and lustrous surface, created by floating several warp yarns across the weft before going under 1 weft thread.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, lingerie fabric should have a certain amount of stretch in order to make the wearer stay comfortable, however, fabrics such as organza can be used in lingerie applique for an extra feminine touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Purposes of lingerie material&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Lingerie fabrics are of course predominantly used for making women\u2019s undergarments, for both practical and aesthetic purposes. Lingerie material should be comfortable, accentuate the figure and make the wearer feel good. Here are some examples of lingerie garments you can make using these specialist fabrics:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Classic Slip<\/strong> \u2013 A classic slip underneath a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-bodycon-dress\">bodycon dress<\/a> gives you a flawless silhouette and definition in your shape.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Babydoll<\/strong> \u2013 Sexy with a flattering cut, it adds excitement to your evening routine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Romper Suit<\/strong> \u2013 The playsuit style romper is the perfect compromise if you want to feel glam but also just want to chill out.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lace Bodysuit<\/strong> \u2013 Wear alone or team with a pair of jeans for a demure evening outfit.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Robe<\/strong> \u2013 Whether it\u2019s made from a sultry silk satin or a warming jersey knit, the robe is an essential part of your lingerie collection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/sheer-fabric\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"443\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lingerie-fabrics.jpeg\" alt=\"lingerie fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lingerie-fabrics.jpeg 443w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lingerie-fabrics-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h1>Properties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Breathable<\/strong> \u2013 you don\u2019t want heavy, stiff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-panties\">underwear<\/a> that suffocates the skin, so the fabrics used to make lingerie are delicate to touch, breathable and light. Many of them have open net-like constructs, allowing air to escape and enter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Textured<\/strong> \u2013 materials for lingerie are often textured, such as lace, to add an element of drama and sensuality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Elasticity<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s important to be able to move freely, so there should be some degree of elasticity to lingerie fabrics. Any taut materials can be used for applique and decoration, or to create frilly borders. Stretchy fabrics are form-fitting, which is ideal when wearing tight-fitting clothes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sheer<\/strong> \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/sheer-fabric\"> sheer fabrics<\/a> are ideal to use for making lingerie, as they\u2019re fun and flirty and often have a fluid drape. There are varying degrees of transparency, but all sheer fabrics will be transparent. Sheer fabrics are super lightweight and delicate, but ones like Florence Net are also strong and durable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1>Advantages of lingerie fabrics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many advantages of the various lingerie fabrics, allowing you to look good and feel good in your body. Soft, stretchy and light, they\u2019re practical to wear as daily garments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/custom-panties\">undergarments clothes<\/a>. Also, there are lacey and sheer options, designed to be seen. Our custom printed lingerie fabric is perfectly suited to making your practical and sensual undergarments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/fabric-swatch-pack\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch.jpg\" alt=\"Order your swatch pack\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contrado.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Shop-Swatch-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are lingerie fabrics? Good question! You\u2019ve come to right place, because we\u2019ll be discussing all things lingerie fabric in this blog. 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