Houndstooth check fabrics have become very popular in recent years for their unique check patterns and warm look. Whether as a dressing material or as upholstery material, this fabric has found its way in the modern home furnishings, fashion apparels and accessories market. This fabric has been around from a very long time and it originated in Scotland in 1800s.
As the name suggests, houndstooth check is a typical weaving pattern of broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, woven in various fabrics. Originally, the houndstooth pattern was woven in wool and the color was mainly black and white. Today, however, the pattern is also seen in various other jacquard luxury bedding and color ranges. Infact this particular design pattern has undergone a complete revamping and the designers are using the fabric in making a wide range of fashion products.
The fabrics used in making houndstooth check pattern ranges from wool, the traditional material to other materials like knits, polyester blends, cotton and even on soft satin and silk. The houndstooth fabric with the jagged checked pattern has a very clean, bold look. Recent fashion trends have also shown printed patterns to appear on soft fabrics.
What is it used for?
Today any fabric with the houndstooth checks have become a popular fashionable fabric which can be used to make a wide range of products. Some of the popular products made using this check fabric are as follows:
This type of fabric is suitable as an upholstery material. For upholstery, polyblended fabrics woven in houdstooth check patterns and are used for upholstery such as to make sofa covers, chair covers, pillow covers, cushion covers, draperies and curtains.
The woolen houndstooth fabric is used for making coats, suits, pants and ties. The unusual check patterns give a very fashionable look and in most runway fashion shows, designers are seen experimenting with this fabric.
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