Research Paper
Undergraduate
Use of New Fabrics in Fashion and New Textile Printing Techniques
It has been seen that with different eras, the way of stitching clothes began to change. The idea of changing fabrics and textiles was altered throughout the years. As it was stated earlier, flax was considered the oldest natural textile fiber present. The Egyptians are known to be the first group of people who went on to use cotton as a fiber in clothes. Along with cotton, silk is a very ancient form of fabric in the history of fashion. It has been rumored that the idea of wearing silk was initiated by the wife of the Chinese emperor who initiated it in the year 1725 BC. Therefore, the idea is that silk initially came from China when two monks went on to smuggle the seeds of the mulberry tree. It has also been stated that the Chinese were very particular about keeping silk inside the country.