In 1970, a relatively expensive new fabric came into being, and was soon being cut into tastefully stylish clothing. Vintage items of Ultrasuede so often date from the 1970s, when designers and the public took a liking to its consistency, drape (you can easily tie a bow of it), dye- and printability and easy care. The title of the 2010 film
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston pretty neatly
summarizes the the amalgam of decade, fabric and one designer particularly fond of the material.
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| Halston, his Halstonettes and plenty of Ultrasuede. Photo: Duane Michals/WWD |
This is from the
VFG Fabric Resource:
Ultrasuede
A trademarked fabric dating from 1970, Ultrasuede is a nonwoven fabric resembling suede. It is made of polyester, non-fibrous urethane and synthetic resins. It is created in a process involving needle punching microfibers into a felt-like ground.
Uses: Coats, suits, dresses
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| ©Vintage Fashion Guild - Text by Margaret Wilds/denisebrain, photo by Hoyt Carter |
3 comments:
Love that pic of Halston & his Halstonettes...x
That's an interesting dress that you have. I'm not sure that I've ever seen a printed Ultrasuede.
You know, it prints well, but I suspect that it wasn't printed so much because it was supposed to resemble suede.
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