Clothing made from natural fabrics are not only good for our environment, but the body as well. The fibers have a natural give that lets the cloth drape in a way that synthetics just cant do. Plus, natural fabrics just feel good when you wear them. Natural fabrics, created from organically grown cotton and flax, hemp and ramie, or harvested from sheep, silkworms and other animals, are renewable, sustainable resourcesas well. Unlike synthetics, which are largely produced from petroleum and mineral sources, cotton and wool and silk do not deplete the earth of its natural resources either.
Every natural fabric has its own unique advantages and qualities.
Wool, for instance, is a natural insulator. It's naturally water resistant and fire resistant. It also absorbs up to 30% of its own weight in moisture before it even begins to feel damp. There are dozens of varieties of wool, from lightweight challis to thick warm tweed.
Natural cotton breathes with your body. Their fibers are responsible for wicking away perspiration and drying quickly. It's the single most used fabric in today's world both for clothing and for furnishings and accessories. Cotton takes dyes very well, and is very easy to care for. It is also an excellent material for plus sized clothes, with the natural fiber creating a smooth outline and the organic texture helping the skin to breath.
Silk is one of the oldest fabric fibers known to man, and throughout its history, it has been synonymous with luxury. Silk is naturally absorbent, which makes it warm in winter and cool in summer. It has stronger fibers than steel, but its smooth, soft drape makes it a most sensual fabric to wear.
Linen, like silk, has been used for thousands of years. Dating back to Ancient Egypt, it is made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is strong and durable, yet lightweight and breathable depending on the weight. Linen goods can last generations, becoming softer and more lustrous as use after use.
Hemp and ramie are made from the stalks of plants, much like linen is. They are strong and durable, and have the same natural sheen as linen. Both fabrics absorb heat and release moisture, making them cool and comfortable to wear.
Please checkout website as we will be carrying a whole line of Organic and Natural Fabrics!!! GO GREEN!!!
The basic garment known in English most often as a "sarong" has analogs in many regions, where it shows variations in style and is known by different names. In East Africa it is called a kanga and usually made of brightly coloured cotton. In Madagasgar it is called a lamba. In Mozambique it is called a capulana. In Somalia it is called a ma'wees. In Zimbabwe they are known as zambias. In South Africa it is called a kikoi and commonly used as a furniture throw or for going to the beach.
In South Asia it is called a lungi. It is most often sewn into a large cylindrical shape, so there is no slit when the lungi is tied. In India it is colloquially referred to by the misnomer dhoti In Punjab it is a called maylee when worn by a man, and a gamcha when worn by a woman. In Indonesia it is known as a kain sarung ('sarong cloth'). In Malaysia it is known as a kain, kain sarung, or kain sampin
In the Philippines it is also known as a malong. In Fiji it is known as a sulu. In Hawaii it is referred to by the Anglicized Tahitian name, pareo In Samoa it is known as a lavalava In Tahiti it is known as a pareu.
A sarong is a large sheet of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn as a skirt by men and women throughout much of Africa, Asia, India and on many Pacific islands. Usually made from cotton or other natural fibers, the fabric is often brightly coloured or printed with intricate patterns. Some prints depict animals or plants, checkered or geometric patterns, or resemble the results of tie dying & batiking. In many of the African countires, the fabric is designed with various symbolic prints, giving the garment more meaning and purpose. Sarongs are also used as wall hangings and other forms of clothing, such as shawls, baby carriers, complete dresses or upper body clothing. In North America the fabric of the sarong is generally quite light, often rayon, and may feature decorative fringing on two sides. They are often used by women as a cover-up over swimwear.
Numerous tying exist to hold a sarong to the wearer's body. In some cases, these techniques customarily differ according to the gender of wearer. If a sarong has ties, they may be used to hold it in place. If no ties exist, a pin may be used, the fabric may be tightly tucked under itself in layers, the corners of the main sheet may be around the body and knotted, or a belt may be used to hold the sarong in place.
Whatever you choose to call it, however you choose to wrap it, do it with J & O. With hundreds of prints & fabrics to choose from, you will have no problem finding just the right one for you!
To view our selection of colorful African print cottons click here. To view our selection of wonderful island themed novelty prints click here.
***Stay tuned in for easy step by step instructions on how to wrap your own sarong.
To feel closer to the game some pay top dollar for courtside seats. Others purchase large screen TVs. You can feel closer to all of the NBA's games without going to such lengths and expenses. Just pick up a few yards of our NBA Fleece and Cotton fabrics! Our NBA fabrics will bring you closer to the game and to all of the thunderous dunks and emphatic rejections.
In 1946, the NBA was formed as the Basketball Association of America. It wouldn't be until 1949 that - after merging with the rival National Basketball League - it would become the National Basketball Association. From among all of the professional basketball leagues, the NBA would emerge in the following years as the undisputed leader of its sport.
Today, the National Basketball Association consists of 30 teams and has become an international ambassador for the game of basketball. The influence of the NBA can be felt from Puerto Rico to China, and the names of its stars are known all over the world.
Now, after months of announcing the imminent arrival of our NBA fabrics, we are pleased to let you know that they have finally arrived! All thirty NBA teams have arrived in cotton, and the polar fleeces are on their way. Following are all thirty NBA teams carried in cotton:
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The basic garment known in English most often as a "sarong" has analogs in many regions, where it shows variations in style and is known by different names.
