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Brilliantine

What is Brilliantine ? Brilliantine is a fine, lustrous cloth with a cotton warp and a worsted or mohair weft. It is very similar in its appearance to alpaca.Kn

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Brilliantine
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Twill Weave

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Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
TextureLight breezy texture
FallGood drape
ShineLuster
SheerOpaque

What is Brilliantine ?

  • Brilliantine is a fine, lustrous cloth with a cotton warp and a worsted or mohair weft.
  • It is very similar in its appearance to alpaca.It is woven in either a plain or twill weave .
  • The result is that brilliantine fabric has some of the best characteristics of both cotton and worsted wool.
  • It comes in both plain colour dyed fabrics and could also be printed with a pattern.

History 

  • Brilliantine was popular throughout the mid 19th and 20th Centuries and is a woven fabric.

What Makes it Stand Out 

  • Air circulation
  • Brilliantine also has the ability to maintain its shape very easily, resisting wrinkles and taking creases very well.
  • Brilliantine is lightweight and is known for its dust shedding  properties.
  • Brilliantine holds up very well to a lot of wear and tear, washing easily and being ready for another use immediately .
Texture Light breezy texture
Fall Good drape 
Shine Luster 
Sheer Opaque 

Applications & Usage 

  • Used mainly in dresses and linings. an ideal choice for athletic or workout clothing, such as running shorts, bicycle gear, and swimsuits.
  • Used to make glossy sportswear that range from jogging shorts to baseball jerseys.
Apparel   Yes
Home Decor    -
Accessories  Yes

Brilliantine running shorts

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Care Instructions 

  • Wash using a mild detergent on gentle cycle 
  • Hand dry / air dry recommeneded
  • Warm iron

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Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

Wash using a mild detergent on gentle cycle

Wash using a mild detergent on gentle cycle

02

Hand dry / air dry recommeneded

Hand dry / air dry recommeneded

03

Warm iron

Warm iron

Pros & Limitations

Advantages
  • Air circulation
  • Brilliantine also has the ability to maintain its shape very easily, resisting wrinkles and taking creases very well.
  • Brilliantine is lightweight and is known for its dust shedding  properties.
  • Brilliantine holds up very well to a lot of wear and tear, washing easily and being ready for another use immediately .

Frequently Asked Questions

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