MEET GINGHAM
FROM:
Cotton or a cotton-blend.
IS IT SUSTAINABLE?
Yes.
IS IT DURABLE?
Yes.
IS IT BREATHABLE?
Yes.
IS IT WARM?
No.
HISTORY:
The history of gingham dates back several centuries, with its believed origin in Southeast Asia, particularly in the region of Malaysia and Indonesia. People traditionally crafted it from handwoven cotton and gave it a checkered pattern.
Gingham found fame in Europe during the 17th century when it arrived from India. People frequently used it for making aprons, dresses, and shirts. By the 18th century, gingham had become linked to the rural lifestyle in England and was a common choice of clothing for farmers and rural communities.
Today, gingham is recognized as a timeless pattern that is used in a wide range of applications, from clothing to tablecloths and interior design.
Personally I always think of the cute aesthetically pleasing picnic blankets!
PRODUCTION PROCESS:
Manufacturers typically use cotton or cotton-blend yarns to make gingham fabric. They can dye the yarns either before or after the weaving process to attain the desired colors. They wind the warp yarns, which run lengthwise in the fabric, onto a beam to form the warp beam. This process involves arranging the yarns in a specific order and tension to ensure uniformity and strength.
Workers thread the warp yarns through the loom, and they interlace the weft yarns, which run horizontally across the fabric, with the warp yarns to craft the checkered pattern. This weaving process can be executed on different types of looms, ranging from traditional handlooms to modern automated ones.
Finishing processes can also involve treating the fabric to make it softer, more wrinkle-resistant, or resistant to shrinkage. Inspectors check the finished gingham fabric for defects or inconsistencies, ensuring it meets specifications for color, pattern, strength, and overall quality.
After producing the gingham fabric, manufacturers can cut it into the desired pattern pieces and sew them together to create various garments or textile products
