From the type of cloth, embroidery needs to use these three kinds of fabrics: plant fiber cloth; animal fiber cloth, chemical fiber cloth.
1. Plant fiber cloth:
Plant fiber cloth is what we usually call all kinds of pure cotton, hemp and cotton and linen interwoven cloth. Generally soft and light cotton cloth, suitable for all kinds of small face towels, handkerchiefs, bread towels, small napkins, etc. The thicker, stiffer cotton is suitable for larger tablecloths, bedspreads, refrigerator cloths, pillow bags, etc.
2. Animal fiber cloth:
Animal fiber cloth includes silk, soft satin, georgette, cashmere, flannel, pure woolen fabric, etc. Generally, silk soft satin is mostly used to make high-grade pajamas, wedding drapes and other beddings, embroidered with pure silk thread.
3. Chemical fiber cloth:
Because of its low melting point, chemical fiber cloth is not as resistant to high temperature as cotton and linen wool materials, so chemical fiber cloth is best not to use cotton thread or silk thread for embroidery. Chemical fiber cloth is more suitable for machine embroidery or ribbon embroidery, bead embroidery, sequin embroidery, etc.