Get to know fibers better!

We know that online shopping is not always easy!! Nothing replaces the pleasure of touching the fibers, seeing the textures and elasticity of each one. That's why we will try to describe each of them to you as best we can.

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Let's start with GSM. But what is it?
In fact, it is a unit of measurement that indicates the weight and potentially the thickness of a fabric. GSM means ''Gramme per Square Metter''. In French, Gramme per square meter. The higher the number, the heavier and therefore potentially thicker the fabric! It is a very useful unit when you know how to use it! Why do I say that you have to know how to use it to use it? In fact, since it is a unit that takes into account the weight, it takes into consideration another variable that we must keep in mind... The density of the fiber! Yes yes! This is where it becomes complex. Let's take the example of a Bamboo fiber and a Cotton fiber. If both fibers have a GMS of 250, will they have the same thickness? No! Because the Bamboo fiber has a greater density than that of Cotton, it is therefore heavier than Cotton. We should therefore not compare two fabrics that do not have the same composition!

Organic Lycra Cotton
Organic Lycra cotton comes from organic cotton cultivation. It is softer and more fluid than a regular Lycra cotton.
Composition: 95% cotton / 5% spandex
GSM: 250
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. Natural, non-slippery texture.
Stretchability: About 60-70% in horizontal direction. Also stretchable vertically.
Possible projects: The most versatile, it is suitable for a huge number of projects. Sweater, dress, skirt, jacket, hoodie, cardigan, adjustable pants, hat, etc.

French Terry (cotton)
French Terry is very similar to Cotton Lycra, but it is knitted differently.
Composition: 95% cotton / 5% spandex
GSM: 280
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Smooth on top and the underside is looped to wick away moisture. Natural texture and not slippery.
Extensibility: Approximately 40% in the horizontal direction. Also extensible vertically.
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects. Sweater, dress, skirt, jacket, hoodie, cardigan, adjustable pants, hat, etc.

Bamboo Lycra
Bamboo is a heavy, but very fluid fiber.
Composition: 95% bamboo / 5% spandex
GSM: 280
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. Natural, non-slippery texture. Heavy, but thin. Provides lots of movement, fluid.
Extensibility: Approximately 70% in the horizontal direction. Also extensible vertically.
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects. Sweater, dress, cardigan, etc.

Double Brush Polyester
Texture loved for its brushed feel, but some hate it because it doesn't breathe much.
Composition: 96% polyester / 4% spandex
Mobile: 210
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. It has a brushed top, so it is soft. Brushed texture and not slippery.
Extensibility: Approximately 60% in the horizontal direction. Also extensible vertically.
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects. Sweater, dress, skirt, cardigan, adjustable pants, hat, etc.

Canvas (waterproof or not)
Canvas is a fiber that has a lot of body. When it is waterproof, it is treated to delay water soaking. Water beads on it.
Composition: 100% cotton
GSM: 250
Family of: Woven
General Appearance: Rather smooth on top and bottom. Natural, non-slippery texture.
Extensibility: None
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects! Clothing like coat, shorts, overalls and many others. Mainly used in accessory, decoration or bag projects of all kinds.

Cotton poplin
Similar to canvas. This one is less ''stiff'' than canvas.
Composition: 100% cotton
GSM: 140
Family of: Woven
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. Natural, non-slippery texture.
Extensibility: None
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects! Clothing like shorts, woven sweaters and others. Used in accessories, bedding or bag projects of all kinds.

Swim SPF50
As the name suggests, it is a fabric of choice for swimwear. It also contains a UV protection of 50.
Composition: 88% polyester / 12% spandex
GSM: 220
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Very smooth on top and bottom. Synthetic texture and very slippery.
Extensibility: Very stretchy in 4 directions (4 way stretch)
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects! Swimwear like bikini, rashguard, swimsuit of all kinds. Also used in regular projects, like sweater, polo, dress, skirt, etc.

Stretch boardshorts
Even though it is considered stretch, it is very negligible.
Composition: 93% polyester / 7% spandex
GSM: 160
Family of: Woven
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. Synthetic and slightly slippery texture.
Extensibility: +/- 5%
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects! But it is mainly used for beach shorts. Also suitable for other projects, such as skirt, dress, etc.

Scuba
Interesting fabric with ''non-crease'' characteristics. Composed of two superimposed layers. In the category of athletic fabrics.
Composition: 95% polyester / 5% spandex
GSM: 260
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Smooth on top and bottom. Composed of two layers which make it thicker. Synthetic and slightly slippery texture.
Extensibility: Horizontal 50%, Vertical +/- 10%
Possible projects: Although it is a fabric in the athletic category, it is not recommended for leggings, but a nice option for uniform pants or any kind of pants. Also suitable for sweaters, dresses, jackets, hoodies, etc.

Bulletknit
Little known, but very versatile!
Composition: 95% polyester / 5% spandex
GSM: 250
Family of: Knitwear (jersey)
General Appearance: Lightly quilted on top and rather smooth on the underside. Synthetic and slightly slippery texture.
Extensibility: About 40-50% horizontally. Also extensible vertically.
Possible projects: It is suitable for a lot of projects of all kinds, such as hoodie, skirt, dress, sweater, camisole, etc.