#be it cotton linen silk wool

[ulubionywuja]

I feel like goths are going to ramble about the whole whimsigoth thing sooner or later so I'm gonna say it now: it's 10 times prettier than any trad goth outfit I've ever seen irl, no amount of festival kitch and punk rave can beat this shit (Although I'd like a vampire spinoff, whimsivamp or something)

#Obv anyone can wear what they want <3 #I'm just a big fabric elitist and sorry but most goths are made of polyester it's UGLY ok #and whimsigoth seems to have a lot of natural fabrics #be it cotton linen silk wool #whatever. Don't get vegan into this #there are plenty of natural vegan wool/leather substitutes #BUT YALL JUST REFUSE TO WEAR IT AND WEAR KILLSTAR PLASTIC #so good for the planet yea right

[foldingfittedsheets]

Trying to start a for real wedding registry so when we post on social media we can have links and Amazon is easy and ubiquitous but doesn’t actually have a lot of quality bedding and home goods.

I don’t want ten million links but I’d like to get stuff that doesn’t just wear out immediately.

#ramblies #it’s fine for tech but I’m looking for new bedding and it’s all synthetic $30 crap #no I want the good shit where’s your cotton linen and wool #if you type silk it will automatically include satin polyester #frustrating #also as like a never gonna happen I’d like to put a couch on it but my beloved has always wanted a love sac sectional #which is definitely not on Amazon

[jokeanddaggerdept]

#cosima von bonin #Le Snobisme de l’Argent #Cotton silk wool linen and fleece #2023

[marzipanandminutiae]

the fact that The Ossuary in Salem has almost no natural-fiber garments is a source of continual disappointment to me

nice staff! Gothic Victorian vibes! cool art and jewelry! really pretty clothes that are near-universally made of plastic

I weep

#personal #salem ma #I mean I don't blame the staff exactly- good luck finding anything that's not made of plastic or MAYBE cotton these days #for wholesaling too #once in a blue moon there will be linen. once in TWO blue moons- wool. what is this Silk of which you speak #and ALTERNATIVE clothes??? in Not Polyester or Spandex??? better learn to sew babey #(which I can and do. I'd just love to not have to for once)

[grubloved]

like i dont know i want to buy leather heeled boots that will outlive me i want one (1) really good coat that will treat me nice forever i want art made by hand i want little personal touches and mistakes and hand-paintedness i want real solid natural materials i want heft and weight i want to learn to care for everything i have so that it can care for me for a long time. sick of it

#give me cotton and linen and wool and silk and leather and wood and metal im sick of it!!! #birdenest

[rubiatinctorum]

identifying textile fibres by touch is like a game to me now, i'm getting pretty good at guessing them. so i idly started feeling this one texture near my leg and i was like 'cotton for sure. but i don't remember wearing a cotton skirt today'

well yeah because the thing i was touching was my cotton top bedsheet. right textile wrong item

#rubia speaks #it's super fun in thrift stores to play guessing games by feeling the garments #the little thrill i get when i feel and go 'that one's rayon' and i check the tag and it is #even better when i find a wool type or linen or cotton since i like those more. rayon is too slinky without being light like silk is #it makes garments feel heavier to me than they look without adding meaningful warmth #anyway after a number of months of doing this little game it is pretty easy for me now and i get a kick out of it

[suzilight]

Dimasi prefers protein fibres like wool and silk. She says they have a “natural intelligence” that makes them better to wear because they thermoregulate and don’t need to be washed frequently.

These materials used to be more common. In 1975 fabrics derived from fossil fuels like polyester, nylon and acrylic represented just 30% of the global fibre market. In 2021, that figure was 64%. By comparison in 2021, wool represented just 1% of the global fibre market and silk was just under 0.2%, although the total production of most fibres has increased significantly in that time.

“I do get mad when I see very expensive designer pieces made from poly crepe – it’s like they’re taking the piss out of the customer,” says Press. “People might say, ‘Well poly is durable,’ but for me it’s just nasty, sweaty plastic – and the only reason to add it to a garment is to save money.”

#natural fibers #wool #cotton #silk #linen #sewing #buying quality that lasts longer #pockets #lining in coats and jackets

[mossy-covered-bones]

I dont care how impractical it is i need more textiles added to minecraft immediately

#i am building entire civilizations bestie. i need cotton or silk or linen or SOMETHING other than just wool carpets and banners #PLEASE #sev rambles #minecraft

[ingwion]

when the ethical and environmentally sustainable clothing always costs a million dollars wahhhh

#fae speaks #i hate u polyester i hate u rayon i hate u nylon i hate u acrylic i hate u polyurethane #i love u linen i love u cotton i love u silk i love u genuine leather i love u pineapple leather i love u wool i love u cashmere

[bumblebeeappletree]

The secret to making a beautiful natural black dye is a 3 step process, but well worth the effort. The magical interaction between tannin & iron produces shades of gray, but by over-dyeing with the deep hue of logwood dye, a lovely black shade will emerge. Pomegranate skins make for a fantastic tannin source, so collect them while enjoying the juicy red seeds this time of year. This tutorial will show you how to make dye from pomegranate skin, dip dye in iron water and brew a pot of logwood for the over-dye. You will see results on cotton, linen, bamboo, silk gauze and felted wool pompoms.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction - Natural black dye

1:24 2021 Ice Installation Notecards for sale

3:13 Supplies

3:51 Step 1 - Pomegranate skin dye

5:30 Step 2 - Iron water dip

6:37 Step 3 - Logwood over-dye

8:37 Fiber results

9:08 Wrap-up

12:54 Last week's video - avocado dyed shibori gift wrap

13:22 Sneak peak of next video tutorial

13:53 Blooper

SUPPLY LIST

Pomegranate skins (or oak galls)

Logwood chips

Fiber of choice - cotton, linen, bamboo, silk velvet and felted wool shown

Pot with lid

Strainer

Scale

Bowl

Glass jar

Spoon

Iron water

Measuring spoon (only used for iron water)

Bowl (only used for iron water)

Gloves

#Margaret Byrd: Color Quest #solarpunk #dye #natural dye #how to #how to dye #diy #do it yourself #black dye #Pomegranate #Pomegranate skins #tannin #logwood #oak galls #cotton #linen #bamboo #silk #wool #fabric #Youtube

[lanotteviene]

my best friend linen my brother in arms cotton my partner wool my beautiful sister silk

[brandkolab]

Yarn Dyed Fabrics

Yarn Dyed Fabrics: Where Artistry Meets Textile Innovation

Yarn dyed fabrics are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that elevate textiles to a whole new level. Unlike printed fabrics, where the design sits on the surface, yarn dyed fabrics are woven with threads pre-dyed in distinct colors, creating patterns and designs that run through the entire fabric. This results in a depth and richness of color that remains vibrant over time, making every garment or home textile a work of enduring beauty.

The meticulous process of yarn dyeing ensures that each thread is saturated with pigment before weaving, offering a longevity of color that resists fading. Whether it's classic stripes, intricate plaids, or intricate checks, yarn dyed fabrics bring a timeless and elegant aesthetic to your fashion or home decor. They are the preferred choice for those who seek quality and style that goes beyond the surface.

Choose yarn dyed fabrics for a touch of sophistication and textile excellence, where every thread tells a story of dedication to quality and design.

#organic cotton material #organic cotton textiles #best cotton fabric in india #annatto powder #organic corduroy fabric #hemp textiles #organic fabric material #bamboo fabrics #khadi silk material #bamboo fibre fabric #khadi silk fabric #khadi cotton fabric #muga silk #khadi silk cloth #swatch book #silk khadi fabric #silk muga #khadi fabrics #corduroy fabric #fabrics wool #ahimsa silk #white fabrics #is silk vegan #dyeing sarees #tussar silk saree plain #corduroy material #khadi fabric #khadi cloth material #ahimsa silks #linen fabric online

[silkfabri]

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[yarpharp]

Dragon Age and Fabrics: What's the deal?

Okay this is gonna be me being a bit of a historic fabric thinker here poking angrily at canon, but like.... what's the deal?

There are three(ish) categories of materials that are listed as being used for armor/clothes: Cotton, Silk, Wool. Wool makes sense to me because medieval settings, both European and Eurasian, used it widespread. That checks out. Silk I can assume is imported from Rivain or perhaps Tevinter or maybe Nevarra? Someplace that might have the right kind of temperate environment to have silk worms. Medieval trade was all about that silk trade and weaving it into fabrics (like Samite, as referenced in the materials list on the Dragon Age wiki, or even very high-end velvet). That also checks out.

It's the Cotton that throws me off. Cotton was, for a very very VERY long time, exclusively found/traded out from India/China/Egypt/Sudan because Europe didn't actually KNOW what a cotton plant looked like and didn't even have it growing there natively. They just traded for it and loved the fuck outta the very nice soft, breathable fabric. It took Europe until after the Muslim Conquest of the Iberian Peninsula/Italy to even get/learn how to manufacture cotton. But even then, it was a limited production. By the Early Modern Period, Britain and a good chunk of Europe was dependent on the cotton coming out of India and Egypt (which were colonized by the europeans/brits) and traded out via the East India Trading Company, etc. Then you toss in the slave trade and the nightmare that was American Cotton Plantations (which supplied a shit ton of cotton to the colonies and Europe), there were limited places that supplied it. It was expensive because of that, and the fact it was extremely labor-intensive (even with the cotton gin when the Industrial Revolution kicked in).

Is... Is Dragon Age implying they import cotton from Tevinter???? Like, where the fuck is the cotton coming from? Tevinter nearly a desert and cotton is a high-maintenance plant that needs hella water. Where the fuck is it being grown, who's harvesting it? Tevinter has their huge slave base to meet the labor needs (horrifying shit) but where the fuck is the water coming from, magic??? Orlais is extremely green and arid, but they don't have a slave base. Are the Orlesians making their huge peasantry produce the cotton in the eastern part of the kingdom? Are there plantations of elves somewhere being paid complete shit wages to work the cotton fields? Thedas is pre-industrial, so they have to hand separate the cotton from the seeds. Who's doing the work?

And why is there no reference to linen? FLAX IS BOTH A FIBER AND FOOD SOURCE! Linen was all over the ancient world and the medieval period! Where the fuck is the linen???? Wouldn't the Tevinters and Nevarrans be absolutely obsessed with linen????

I just.... I wanna know where the fuck the cotton is coming from.

#dragon age #fabrics #mild rant #this hit me outta nowhere and NOW IT BOTHERS ME #cotton #wool #linen #silk #thoughts?

[katruna]

I’m allergic to wool but I wash and dry all my fabrics. Before I sew. Because I’m Evile and if I can’t throw it in the washer and dryer, I don’t need it.

#fabric care #natural fabrics #cotton #linen #silk #wool

[marzipanandminutiae]

So I've seen conflicting stories about the colour black in history.

Some say it's very expensive and hard to maintain, so that's why rich merchants wore black. Evidence in portraits.

Some say that for dyes it's on the cheaper side actually.

Some say the expensive black doesn't come from dye but rather the colour of the animal, so black fabric comes from black fibre which comes from black sheep. How exactly would black sheep be more expensive than regular white sheep?

Which one is right? I know this is probably influenced by which century it's set in, like maybe some eras have an easier time getting black dye

I found a well-sourced blog post about this, luckily, because I'm a 19th-century focused researcher and I've heard conflicting things about black in earlier periods. It seems to be that high-quality black-dyed fabric was difficult to obtain in the west from the Middle Ages potentially through the 18th century because it required massive amounts of dye to get the color very deep ("true black"). Lesser black shades were quite common, though, so black, period, doesn't seem to be more expensive than any other color. Possibly the intensively dyed, deep blacks might have been? But not black in general.

source

Rich merchants did wear black- but so did other people. They just usually didn't have portraits.

The black sheep thing I've never heard before. And anyway, that could only apply to wool- not cotton, linen, silk, leather, etc.

#ask #dress history #clothing history #fashion history #medieval #panickingstudent2