Damask

Damask is a type of jacquard woven fabrics. The patterned fabric often made of natural fibers such as silk, cotton, wool or linen. The patterns are often geometric or botanical in theme. Damask textile is often associated with tablecloth, traditional costume, cloth wallpapering and furnishing.

The weaving style originated in Asia. It is woven with one warp yarn and one weft yarn. Modern damasks are woven on computerized Jacquard looms. The appearance of the pattern-surfaces is matte and glossy. On the reverse side of the material the opposite pattern is shown. There is therefore no real front and back of the damask.

Because the material is thick, is has historically been used to make outer garments such as jackets. Damask can also be seen in antique furniture. Damask is sold in several fabric stores, and the price tends to be expensive. The reason for the high price is because of the dense weave requires a great deal of tread. Damask is often associated with luxury, especially silk damask.

The fashion industry has also taken used of traditional weaving techniques; given the Damask pattern a modern treatment. Choosing innovative fabrics that make the design more interesting, but also fashionable.

 

Purchasers:

Good to know about traditional weaving technique à which can be used in modern fashion and make it more interesting. Simple and clean pattern. 

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Ado USA. Fabric types. http://www.ado-usa.com/DesignGuide/FabricTypes.aspx [28.02.2012]

Terry homes. Jacquards & Damasks http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk/cat/curtain-fabrics/jacquards-damasks/ [28.02.2012]

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Wikipedia. Damask http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damask [28.02.2012]