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Calico textile is cotton-based and mildly coarse and derived its name from its origin, Calicut in India. By 1630, the fabric already made its way to England, with the English failing in an attempt to place a ban on the fabric in the early 1700s so they could grow their textile industry.
In this post, we will look at some uses the fabric can serve.
Clothing Samples
Calico is cheap and makes for a good clothing sample including blouses, gowns and dresses. By using calico, designers get to exhibit their works or try to market them without necessarily buying the costly material that usually goes with such an outfit.
Sturdy Bags
Calico bag (รับผลิตถุงผ้า, which is the term in Thai) holds up well, and ideal for inexpensive items, that does not quite need to be in a pretty bag.
Quilts and Crafts
Calico is used for quilts and aprons and is usually used in making crafts. The solid nature of calico makes it ideal for quilts. And can even serve in cases where prints are needed on the quilt. However, calico fabrics are tough, and needles don’t easily impale them, thus using them for quilting can be challenging.
Curtains
Calico materials are perfect for making curtains; the fabric comes in various colours, and is sold at a cheap rate. The material doesn’t require much ironing, which makes maintaining the curtain an easy task.
Duvets and Pillowcases
Calico material is perfect for pillowcases. They are soft and durable and come in various colours, so you can be sure to find a solid colour that fits your printed sheets. The calico material can also be stitched together and filled with down feathers for a duvet. The calico fabric is cheap, and you won’t have to go past your budget.
