Description
Dupion. Knotted yarn fabric of 57% polyester and 43% viscose. Washable and lightweight.
Width: 150 cm = 59". Weight: 200 g/m2.
Viscose is a type of textile made from the cellulose fibres that are contained in wood pulp; like beech, pine and eucalyptus but also bamboo. It has a silk-like appearance and the ability to absorb and retain rich and vibrant colours. Its cellulosic base gives it properties similar to those of cotton and smoothness similar to silk, meaning it’s moisture absorbent, breathable and comfortable to wear. Viscose is semi-synthetic due to the chemicals involved in the viscose process. Dupion is a blend of 57% man-made fibre and 43% viscose, guaranteeing the advantages of a man made fibre, but keeping the soft feel of viscose.
- Man-made fibre is more moisture-wicking while viscose is more absorbent.
- Man-made fibre dries faster and does not wrinkle as easily as viscose.
- Man-made fibre is stronger and does not shrink.
Washing instructions :
Can be machine washed at 30°C maximum. Wash in warm suds, rinse well. Do not wring, hang wet to dry. No ironing needed.
Do not wring or squeeze the item so as not to stretch it. Rinse and shake out the water and hang it or lay it flat to dry.
Vestments made in Dupion can be taken to the dry cleaner, but clearly mention that they are a man-made fibre and viscose mix and to require special attention.
When a decorating technique is used that is not machine washable (f. ex. application or hand embroidery), the entire vestment can not be machine washed. So please check the washing instructions for the technique that was used to decorate the vestment before washing.