Neoprene - the material of the future

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Relatively recently on the shelves of clothing stores appeared material called "neoprene". Creative people, designers, needlewomen instantly became interested in innovation.

Each of us wants to be in a trend, learn new things and try to create from a variety of materials. That is why we are pleased to study all the new products ...
The name of the material is somewhat futuristic and suggests thoughts about science fiction films, the future, flights to the moon ... And indeed, the material is directly related to the theme of space. But let's not rush things. First we learn what neoprene is.

Neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber, more precisely chloroprene rubber. It was developed in the 30s of the last century by the American chemist Wallace Carothers for DuPont. This is the world's largest chemical company, famous for its innovative materials such as nylon, lycra and neoprene.
Neoprene is a knitted fabric, strong, elastic, silky, soft, porous, it is easily stretched and takes its original shape.
Initially, neoprene was not related to the fashion world. It was designed for wetsuits, as does not pass water and is able to retain body heat. It has also been widely used and continues to be used in the space industry for the manufacture of cosmonaut clothes and even in the manufacture of a housing module on the international space station.So it’s safe to say that neoprene is the material of the future!
It should be noted that neoprene, which is sold in fabric stores, is different from industrial. The color scheme of neoprene is endless! Like any synthetic material, neoprene can have the most incredible colors and prints! It is bright and does not fade in the sun.

Sewing from neoprene is similar to sewing from knitwear. Details are laid parallel to the edge, give allowances for the seams. For the sewing machine, special needles are used for elastic fabrics that have a rounded tip. For sewing, a special stretch line or a narrow zigzag is used. The bottom is hemmed with a double needle. An overlock or a sewing machine is ideal for making neoprene. No need to decorate the fabric.

Neoprene Care

Neoprene is unpretentious material. It can be machine washed at 40-60 degrees in the "synthetics" mode at medium speeds, squeezed. Dry flattened. The material is brittle, therefore, as a rule, does not need to be ironed. Do not bleach.
Neoprene is a fashionable modern material! It is suitable for sewing sweatshirts, dresses, blouses, skirts, leggings, beach sets, etc. Try, experiment! Remember: nothing is impossible for creative, purposeful people!
The online store of fabrics FASHIONFABRIC offers an assortment of neoprene with delivery throughout Russia.

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