Scarves come in many shapes, sizes and, importantly, fabrics. A scarf’s fabrication determines its texture, appearance, and weather-appropriateness, so you should always pay attention to fabric when you’re shopping for scarves.
Peruse the fabric descriptions below to determine the best type of scarf fabric for you and your lifestyle.
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Alpaca:Alpaca scarves are made from wool of the alpaca, a domesticated species of South American camelid. Alpaca fleece is a lustrous and silky natural fiber similar to sheep’s wool, but warmer and softer. |
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Cashmere:This soft, luxurious fabric is made from the wool of the cashmere goat. It is light in weight and, when handled with care, becomes softer with time. |
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Cotton:Classic and easy, cotton is staple for its ability to be laundered and its durability. It’s a cool fabric, perfect for summer wear. |
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Jersey:This stretchy, soft cotton is breathable and light-weight. Jersey is an ideal pallet for beading, studding, sequins, and other embellishment. |
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Linen:Promoted for its coolness, linen is often considered the most breathable fabric of the bunch. It is made from the fibers of the flax plant. |
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Pashmina:Pashmina refers to a type of shawl or scarf made from the cashmere wool of the pashmina goat. |
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Satin:Satin is a glossy, soft fabric most often made from silk or polyester. Satin comes in several forms or weaves, which may vary in shine, thickness, flexibility, and weight. |
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Silk:Silk is a natural protein fiber obtained from the larvae cocoons of the mulberry silkworm. It can be shiny or matte in luster, and is especially delicate. |
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Wool:Wool comes from the fleece of sheep and other animals. It’s very warm, durable, and with proper care should last you for years. |
I was unaware that there are so many fabrics to make scarves. Thanks for letting me know there are differences.
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its info about scarves fabric really help me to chove right scarves.excellent work
where can i find jersey scarves?
Hi Rita! You can find jersey material scarves here: http://www.scarves.net/search.php?mode=search&page=1&show=&q=jersey
Does anyone have any suggestions on a scarf that is non woven and would be kind of Velcro resistant?
Hi Susan! Cotton, polyester, or fiber material scarves would work the best probably (knit and more delicate materials would snag with Velcro). Take a look at our cotton scarves, we think these might work! http://www.scarves.net/material/cotton/
i was making a scarf that has a material that looks like a ribbon. It is 1 1/2 inches wide. The material is solid 1inch and on the top their is opening on the material 1/4 of inch breaks on the top. You make the scarf with a little peg board which you keep looping over. you go back and forth . I can not seem to find the fabric. I hope I descripe it okay. Please help…
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Hi Margie! We’re a little unsure as to what scarf material you are currently using, but it might be helpful to take the material to JoAnn’s or Michaels nearest you and seeing if they can help you identify! That’s what we would do :)