Dazzle (fabric)
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Dazzle is a type of polyester
fabric
that is widely used in making clothes like basketball
uniforms, football
uniforms, rugby ball uniforms and even casual clothing because it absorbs moisture quickly. It is a lightweight fabric that allows air to circulate easily around the body. Dazzle is becoming increasingly popular in sports uniforms and even casual clothing.
Dazzle fabric is distinguished by the pattern of tiny holes in the weave of the material. Often made of synthetic fibers as well as cotton/synthetic blends, dazzle wear is usually sleek and shiny. To the touch, dazzle is soft and somewhat silky, although it is far more sturdy than silk.
Dazzle fabric is also used in some other applications. For example, baby carriages and car seats are sometimes lined with dazzle fabric. Some avant-garde decorators have even incorporated dazzle fabric into window treatments such as swags and drapery panels.
Dazzle fabric does not stain very easily. Laundering a garment that is made of dazzle fabric on the normal cycle is usually sufficient to keep the garment in top condition. Air-drying or a few minutes in a dryer will usually produce a crisp and wrinkle free look. Ironing is not required because dazzle fabric is virtually wrinkle free. Dazzle fabric holds its shape very well and requires only basic maintenance.
Compared to other fabrics, dazzle is even more durable than denim because of the tightly woven polyester fibers, which make it nearly impossible to tear.
Polyester
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fabric
Fabric
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that is widely used in making clothes like basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
uniforms, football
Football
Football may refer to one of a number of team sports which all involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal. The most popular of these sports worldwide is association football, more commonly known as just "football" or "soccer"...
uniforms, rugby ball uniforms and even casual clothing because it absorbs moisture quickly. It is a lightweight fabric that allows air to circulate easily around the body. Dazzle is becoming increasingly popular in sports uniforms and even casual clothing.
Dazzle fabric is distinguished by the pattern of tiny holes in the weave of the material. Often made of synthetic fibers as well as cotton/synthetic blends, dazzle wear is usually sleek and shiny. To the touch, dazzle is soft and somewhat silky, although it is far more sturdy than silk.
Dazzle fabric is also used in some other applications. For example, baby carriages and car seats are sometimes lined with dazzle fabric. Some avant-garde decorators have even incorporated dazzle fabric into window treatments such as swags and drapery panels.
Dazzle fabric does not stain very easily. Laundering a garment that is made of dazzle fabric on the normal cycle is usually sufficient to keep the garment in top condition. Air-drying or a few minutes in a dryer will usually produce a crisp and wrinkle free look. Ironing is not required because dazzle fabric is virtually wrinkle free. Dazzle fabric holds its shape very well and requires only basic maintenance.
Compared to other fabrics, dazzle is even more durable than denim because of the tightly woven polyester fibers, which make it nearly impossible to tear.