Mixed fabric has emerged as the most fashionable fabric of 2008-09. Of these, there are many variety and combinations that have become very popular because of their unique characteristics.

Mixed fabrics come in a permutation of cotton, wool, hemp, silk and chemical fibres. A particular kind of mixed fabric that contains 30 percent silk, 50 percent cotton and 20 percent wool has become very popular.

This is because after the fluffing process, this fabric acquires a smooth texture like that of silk, is elastic, eco-friendly and comfortable.

However, experts from the Chinese Textile Development Center feel that the technology used to produce this kind of fabric is difficult and time consuming.

Other latest fashionable mixed fabrics include one which has 65 percent flax and 35 percent silk; another that contains 45 percent wool, 45 percent cotton and 10 percent hemp. The latter variety is suitable for making leisure clothing.

Functional fibre is also added to mixed fabrics to make it airy and anti-static.

In addition to this, a mixture of chemical and natural fibres is also used because the latter can make chemical fibre eco-friendly and increase its grade and longevity.
 
Fibre2fashion News Desk - China