What is Ponte Roma fabric?
Ponte Roma Jersey (also known as Ponte Di Roma) is a double knit jersey dress fabric. Made of a combination of polyester, viscose/rayon and spandex, Ponte Roma fabric looks similar on both sides. You will find it is easy to sew, as it is a stable knit, and it is less stretchy than many other jersey dress fabrics.
What is Ponte Roma fabric used for?
Ponte Roma jersey fabrics are tremendously versatile. They can be used for elegant tops, draping layers of tunics and ‘coatigans’, dresses, skirts and a wide range of trousers from leggings to palazzo-style lounge pants.
What does ponte di Roma mean?
The name ‘Ponte Di Roma’ roughly translates as Roman Bridge, as the fabric’s structure resembles classic roman bridges – which is where the inspiration for this name came from.
Is ponte fabric breathable?
Is ponte fabric breathable? Because ponte is a double knit it will be warmer than a single knit, say the type you might find with leggings. Natural fabrics are more breathable than synthetic, but that doesn’t mean that your ponte pants will make you sweat more. Spandex is breathable, wicks moisture and dries quickly.
How do you clean Ponte fabric?
We recommend pre-washing your ponte fabric in a warm wash and medium tumble dry cycle before sewing. Rayon ponte fabric can shrink considerably, up to 15% both lengthwise and widthwise. After your garment is sewn, you can continue to launder your ponte garments on a cool or warm wash and a medium tumble dry cycle.
What weight is ponte Roma?
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| MCID | 1144028 |
|---|---|
| Stretch % Length | 35% |
| Width | 160cm / 63 inches |
| Weight | Heavy |
| Weight (gsm) |
What does ponte fabric look like?
Ponte is a thick, double knit fabric design produced on double jersey (Rib or Interlock) knitting machines. It is one of the firm, stable structures of knits with a subtle sheen. This fabric is heavier and thicker than a regular jersey . As with most of the other double knit designs, Ponte is reversible.
Does ponte Roma shrink?
Rayon ponte fabric can shrink considerably, up to 15% both lengthwise and widthwise. After your garment is sewn, you can continue to launder your ponte garments on a cool or warm wash and a medium tumble dry cycle.
Does ponte Roma fabric shrink?