Cupro Fabric Properties, What is Cupro?

By Hany Craft April 22, 2020 Crafts, fabric, sewing 0 Comments

Cupro fabric is also known as vegan fabric since animal products are not used in its production. It is a cellulosic fiber obtained by purifying cotton residues consisting of short cotton fibers. Cupro yarn, which passes through chemical processes after purification, acquires a softer and smoother texture than cotton yarn. In addition, while cupro isn’t a natural fiber, it’s hardly a synthetic fiber either.

Cupro fabric, obtained from a part of cotton fiber that is normally separated as waste, is at the forefront in terms of supporting the effective use of limited resources of our world. Thus, a very valuable resource is created from a resource that has not been used before.

In addition, due to its structure that can be dissolved in the soil in a short time without harming the environment and continuous production of cotton fiber, it comes from a renewable source, which supports its environmental friendliness.

Properties of Cupro Fabric

Cupro fabrics are breathable(like cotton), draped and create a feeling of silk on your skin. The fabrics obtained from Cupro, which combines the best aspects of natural fibers and synthetic fibers, show its difference from the first moment with its silky touches. That is to say, The fabric surface is very soft and smooth and has a skin-friendly structure.

Breathable like cotton, so it does not sweat much
Its moisture absorption is good.
Smooth, soft and comfortable.
Drapes well and also gives a silk feeling.
Does not wrinkle much.
Its mixtures with viscose are common.
Shines like silk. But unlike silk, it can be machine washed and dried.
Antistatic.
On the other hand, it can be said that it is easily stained.

Usage

With their flowing features It wraps the body nicely. Therefore, It is very suitable for stylish dresses, blouses and pants.

How to care

Firstly, you should wash garments according to items care label.

You should wash cupro fabric at cold or warm temperature. Cupro Fabric can be cleaned easily even at low temperature. Little detergent is enough for cleaning. There’s no need to dry clean.