I think we are a bit wrong when stating the linen mixed with silk. In Germany in this period was widely used viskose thread, and I have seen this kind of viskose- linen, this material have more usability then the linen itself- easy to clean, and you don't need to use the iron every day, despite the structure of the material is similar to the Linen
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Dimas
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Apropos linen and silk,
Leinen-Seide-Gaze - Seidenstoff, 57% Leinen, 43% Seide, Seidenmischgewebe - Anita Pavani Stoffe
[QUOTE=Dimas;1076740]I think we are a bit wrong when stating the linen mixed with silk. In Germany in this period was widely used viskose thread, and I have seen this kind of viskose- linen, this material have more usability then the linen itself- easy to clean, and you don't need to use the iron every day, despite the structure of the material is similar to the Linen[/QUOT
that is interesting , the tunic is stored flat and over a period of say 20 years it has very little wrinkling to it .
The Leinen material is very easy to wrinkle, viskose is not. And the viskose cloth was widely used in the Third Reich era materials, it' s a natural material produced from the trees. The same are for acrylic materials, which is widely used in late war camo winter parkas. I suspect using the silk in the outer parts of the uniforms will make a great shape of the bearer. Just my thoughts, but concerned a period German chemical industry, viskose is cheaper in production, using own sources for production, and usability is better than silk, howewer the same shine and look as a silk
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Dimas
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That would be great Doug. I too was going to ask you on several occasions if it was possible for you to post some detailed pictures and info. but considering I know how busy you say you get I decided not to.
Looking forward to that thread when time permits and thank you for sharing, it's a beauty!
Exactly right and otherwise known as rayon-- created from wood pulp, as previously noted, and its development as far back as 19th century. The Germans used it alot and various percentages were used in many fabrics including wool for a long time. Conspicuously omitted has also been the use of 'tropical weight' worsted wool which many countries have used for a long time as well. Cool, durable, not overly prone to wrinkling.
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