Muslin

The muslin (even the muslin; French la mousseline; ital la mussolina ) is a loose, fine-threaded and smooth material, which is named because of the original oriental pattern used by the city of Mosul in northern Iraq today. The muslin is made ​​of cotton or wool - woven in plain weave - since the early 20th century also made ​​of viscose staple fibers. Soft, twisted threads creates a smooth soft touch fabric. In very high-quality execution of muslin is also made of silk.

The muslin is made since the 17th century and flourished during the late 18th or early 19th century: women dresses popular during the Empire and Directoir fashion à la Grecque were preferably made by classical Greek model of white muslin.

Colds were summarized at this time under the joke name " muslin Rank awareness ", as many women in this fashion was followed even in winter. An indirect consequence of fashion was the emergence of large, often with oriental pattern ( Paisley ) BANDED cashmere scarves.

Depending on the application is muslin piece dyed or printed. Light muslin used especially for blouses and summer dresses, as well as curtains, coarse muslin as a basic reference for upholstered furniture ( COL ).