ASHLEY SKIRT

Cotton is cool, soft, comfortable and the principal clothing fiber of the world. Polyester is a manufactured product made from synthesized polymers. It tends to be very resilient, quick drying, easy to wash, and able to hold forms well. Polyester fabrics may exhibit other advantages over natural fabrics to improve wrinkle resistance. Since cotton wrinkles, polyester is sometimes added to give it wash and wear properties for a busy world. As a result, polyester fibers are often spun together with natural fibers like cotton to produce a cloth with some of the better properties of each.

Wool fabric brings to mind cozy warmth. Wool fibers come from a variety of animal coats, some extremely soft, others less so. Wool fibers have crimps or curls, which create pockets that give the wool a spongy feel its insulating properties. The outside surface of wool fiber consists of a series of serrated scales which overlap each other much like the scales of a fish, allowing the fibers to cling together and produce a felted texture. Most wool will recover its original shape after being stretched or creased, and it will absorb up to 30% weight in moisture without feeling damp. Its unique properties allow shaping and tailoring, making the wool the most popular fabric for tailoring fine garments. Wool is also dirt resistant, flame resistant, and, in many weaves, resists wear and tearing.