A Detailed Guide On A Chenille Bathrobe

By Robert Kelly


The French word for caterpillar is chenille and this is said to be the origin of this word. The fuzzy look exhibited by the fabric had a lot to contribute to that name. Around 1890, in Dalton Georgia, it is said to be the place where this yarn was invented. The information presented herein aims at teaching you a few things about a chenille bathrobe.

Back in time, this fabric was made using a single needle and yarn. It is through the looping of the yarn through the backing of the fabric that the fuzzy look was accomplished. As technology advanced, the process of making this fabric evolved gradually. Tufting machines were employed to replace the single needle sewing machines. This advancement made it possible for more needles to be added to the machine and as a result the fluffy material we have currently became a possibility.

Despite the high quality of these bathrobes, one has to keep an eye out for counterfeits. There are several quacks out there seeking to deceive the general public that the robes they are selling to them are original Chenille. One way of avoiding buying such replicas is avoiding buying highly discounted garments. There is however a concerted effort by genuine manufacturers to crack down on the fakes.

The maintenance of these pieces of clothing poses a challenge for many people. This is especially so for washing. They should ideally be machine washed but the eventual rinsing should be done in cold water in a delicate cycle. The best way of doing this is by washing it alone without mixing it with other clothes. For softening, people are advised to opt for non silicone based softeners.

The fabric should never stay in the washer for an extended amount of time since color transference is a possibility. For people wishing to maintain the quality of their robes, they are advised to dry clean them instead of machine washing. You may find that your cloth is shedding a lot of lint during washing but this is a normal occurrence.

It is a well known fact that the shedding of lint gradually reduces with subsequent cleaning. Not only does it reduce, but the fabric even gets softer. There are some people who react to lint and they are advised to opt for dry cleaning instead of washing. Most bathrobes will portray an uneven coloration. This is perfectly normal and can be attributed to the uneven absorption of all the dye by the fibre.

Chenille is wearable in all weather conditions. The heavier and longer robes are ideal for the chilly weathers. As for the warmer condition, lighter bathrobes are a perfect option. Practically all body types are catered for in the market. The high prices of these garments are expected because most of the manufacture is done by hand.

One should be careful when buying imported chenille mainly because most of it has not passed the flammability tests. For storage, one is always advised to be way of mice since they love making their nests out of this fluff. A well sealed container effectively serves as a good storage ground.




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