SUMMER COTTON
The tiny cottonseed appeared thousands of years ago, but has become an essential part of textile manufacturing in the modern era.
Today, it represents about 40% of the clothing manufactured in the world, thanks to its properties of absorption, softness but also resistance and ease of useCare.
Popular and indispensable, cotton fabric has many secrets! Come on, let's go! Team Torretto will take you on a journey to talk about fabric
Let's talk about cotton
To begin with, Alessandro would like to clarify a subject on which he is often asked: What is cotton?
What makes the difference between the perfect cotton for sunny days and the one you wear on cool summer nights?
- Alessandro: "To understand cotton, you must not confuse material and weaving. Cotton can have several aspects. It can be a gabardine, a tweed, a poplin, a denim, a canvas... So what is the difference between these fabrics all called cottons?
Simply the way the cotton is woven. What type of finishing and weaving it has, that's what gives the fabric its particularity... Its fall or its lightness.
For summer, our selection of cotton fabrics such as gabardine, poplin or silk and cotton mix are fine thread weaves. Less dense fabrics that guarantee a real comfort during hot days".
From then on, silk and cotton mix, poplin or batiste? What to choose for my summer outfit?
Silk and cotton blend:
The blend of cotton and silk gives the fabric a roundness, a nice drape.It is a roundand vaporous fabric, with a nice fall. To discover it in delicacy, find our incredible cotton voile fabric - Tonala.
Cotton poplin :
More structured than the silk and cotton blend, cotton poplin has a fine fIt has a fine grain for a minimal density. This cotton fabric is the ideal weight for a structured summer shirt, dress or shorts.It is the ideal weight for a shirt, dress or structured summer shorts. We have selected two essentials, Masita and Amelia, to match with all the pieces in your wardrobe
Cotton batiste :
Lighter than poplin, Batiste cotton fabric is light, airy and has excellent structure. Used for tops or summer dresses, this fabric sometimes needs to be lined. For a look filled with femininity: Choose a dress in our cotton batiste with the flagship print of the summer. A veil to be lined with peach pastel for a natural look
Soft and light, the new summer cotton collection makes us feel like freedom.
Dress, shirt or shorts in cotton and silk, cotton batiste or poplin? Find us on Instagram to discuss your future projects and learn more about cotton