Khadi: The
fabric of freedom and fashion and which is the
heritage and pride of India. The main feature of
Khadi that makes its unique from mill and
handloom clothes is that “Khadi is hand-spinning
and hand-woven cloth” and it also has the unique
property of keeping the wearer warm in winter
well as cool in summer season. In spinning
mainly natural fiber such as cotton, woolen and
polyvastra are used. Hundred percent pure fibers
are used in Khadi cloth.
Khadi Cotton:
Khadi cotton is required to be starched so that
it does not get easily crumpled. It comes in
many colours and is not harmful to the skin as
synthetic fibres. This cotton is very soothing
in summer season as ample amount of air
ventilation is there, it has the capacity to
absorb moisture therefore it easily soaks the
sweat and keeps the wearer cool and dry. Khadi
cotton comes in plain as well as in printed
fabrics. The most common outfit made from Khadi
cotton is the ‘Kurta’. Many types of apparels
are manufactured from Khadi cotton like saris,
salwar suits, fabric yarns, western tops,
shirts, trousers, skirts, handkerchief, etc. It
is a very durable fabric. |