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Tissue Fabric

Tissue fabric is a fine fabric made of silk or man-made fibre. Most common warp is Katan Silk, Cotton or Kora Silk. The resultant pairings have a sheen on the f

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Tissue fabric is slightly rough & crisp in texture.

Tissue fabric is slightly rough & crisp in texture.

Technical Specifications & Parameters

Specification AttributeStandard Spec
TextureTissue fabric is slightly rough & crisp in texture.
FallThe fabric gives a slightly structured drape to the outfits.
ShineThe appearance of the fabric is elegant due to its shimmery nature.
SheerThe fabric is translucent and lightweight.

What is Tissue Fabric? 

  • Tissue Silk or man-made fibers are used to create the delicate fabric known as "tissue fabric."
  • They are distinguished by the use of golden or silver threads in the weaving process.
  • Katan Silk, Cotton, or Kora Silk are the three types of warp that are most often used. The final combinations have a gloss on the cloth, but each one has a very different feel to it.
  • It is made in many bright colors, and the finished products are used to make sarees and other clothes for women.
  • Kota tissue material and Uppada tissue material are the forms of tissue fabric that are the most well-known.
Tissue Fabric

History 

  • There is no specific history regarding the origin of this fabric.
  • However, the Kota tissue silk fabric is indigenous to the Indian state of Rajasthan.
  • Andhra Pradesh in India is the origin of the fabric made of Uppada tissue.
Tissue Fabric

What Makes it Stand Out 

Texture

Tissue fabric is slightly rough & crisp in texture.

Fall

The fabric gives a slightly structured drape to the outfits. 

Shine

The appearance of the fabric is elegant due to its shimmery nature.

Sheer

The fabric is translucent and lightweight. 

Applications & Usage 

  • Tissue silk fabric is considerably used in pure silk Kanchipuram and Banarasi sarees with brocade and zari work.
  • It is also widely used to make veils and turbans. It’s metallic sheen and lusture allows for versatile uses in various designer dresses, and other types of women's occasional clothing.

Care Instructions 

  • Only clean in a dry environment and avoid getting any substances, especially fragrances, on the fabric.
  • Alternate the folds often, and store them in materials made entirely of cotton.
  • Iron the fabric on the reverse side.
  • Avoid bleaching the product and exposing it to excessive heat and sunlight for extended periods of time. 
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Care & Maintenance Guidelines

01

Only clean in a dry environment and avoid getting any substances, especially fragrances, on the fabric.

Only clean in a dry environment and avoid getting any substances, especially fragrances, on the fabric.

02

Alternate the folds often, and store them in materials made entirely of cotton.

Alternate the folds often, and store them in materials made entirely of cotton.

03

Iron the fabric on the reverse side.

Iron the fabric on the reverse side.

04

Avoid bleaching the product and exposing it to excessive heat and sunlight for extended periods of time.

Avoid bleaching the product and exposing it to excessive heat and sunlight for extended periods of time.

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