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Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet), is a strong fabric in a plain weave of any fiber or blend, with crosswise ribs that typically gives a corded surface.[1]
Poplin traditionally consisted of a silk warp with a weft of worsted yarn. As the weft is in the form of a stout cord the fabric has a ridged structure, like rep, which gave depth and softness to the lustre of the silky surface. It is now made with wool, cotton, silk, rayon, or any mixture of these, though originally made from silk. The ribs run across the fabric from selvage to selvage. Poplins are used for dress purposes, and for rich upholstery work. They are formed by using coarse filling yarns in a plain weave. Shirts made from this material are easy to iron and do not wrinkle easily.
In recent years, Poplin has come to be associated with 100% cotton shirts and it is commonly used for high quality garments. Medical Uniforms almost exclusively use polyester/cotton blended poplin fabrics.[citation needed]
In 1967, the US Army began issuing the wide brimmed boonie hat as the "Hat, Jungle, with Insect Net", made of cotton and wind-resistant poplin, in olive drab and two camouflaged patterns. In 1989 the U.S. military introduced the lightweight Battle Dress Uniform with the camouflaged pattern printed on 100% rip-stop poplin cloth. The term is also frequently used while rendering and is most commonly associated with the construction of wallets.[citation needed]
The term poplin originates from papelino, a fabric made at Avignon, France in the 15th century, named for the papal (pope's) residence there, and from the French papelaine a fabric, normally made with silk, of the same period.[1] Common usage of poplin until about the 20th century was to make silk, cotton or heavy weight wool dresses, suitable for winter wear. Poplin was also a popular upholstery fabric.
Poplin is also the name of a luxury brand, specialising in lounge and sleep wear, known for their signature classic pyjamas.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "poplin". The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers (via Credo Reference). Thames & Hudson. 2007. http://www.credoreference.com/entry/thfashion/poplin. Retrieved 05 June 2011.
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