
The Eclectic Nod to “A Holiday Staple”
This holiday blog edition takes a look at a fabric that we at eclectia.net makes our Hall of Fame of textiles.
Its Tulle. And if you think tulle is only for wedding dresses and tutus…well…we’d like to offer tulle in a different light.
Tulle is a light find knitting that is typically made from nylon silk or rayon. It brings to one’s imagination a soft and air quality popular in by fashion and decor.
Here are some tulle bullet points you might find very interesting:
1)USES
Tulle is commonly used in making wedding dresses veils and evening gowns.it’s also popular for creating tutus for ballet costumes and dance recitals. Additionally,tulle is showcased as decorations for events where it can be draped or tied into Bows.
But tulle can also be molded or shaped into exquisite illusions (more on that later)
2)VARIETIES
Tulle comes in various types including bridal tulle which is softer and finer,glitter tulle which has a sparkly finish and stretch tulle which offers more elasticity and imagination
3)COLORS and PATTERNS
Tulle is available in a wide or ray of colors from blush to gold to pink green blue violet red… the color palette is exhausted
Tulle can also be found with patterns with Jewels with embellishments making it amazingly versatile
4)CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Tulle should be handled with care due to its delicacy. Handwashing is recommended and then hung to dry to prevent damage.
But what is Eclectia’s attraction to Tulle?
Tulle is cherished for its elegance and versatility, making it a go to for many creative projects. During the holidays we have consistently gone to tulle beneath our Christmas trees,giving the look of soft billowy clouds, of which our trees float on.
The use of Tulle is a staple of Eclectia’s design and we hope it inspires your up-and-coming projects.