Lining fabric introduction

Lining fabric refers to a group of materials inserted into various garments, from skirts and shorts to dresses, jackets and coats. Such fabrics can be made of natural or synthetic fibers and range from sheer to opaque.
While most of them are produced in solid colors, you can still find lots of patterned lining materials. This F. A. Q. section covers the most popular questions about lining fabrics, their types, and properties.
What Is It Used for?
The purpose of lining fabric is to make your garment more wearable, long-lasting and comfortable. They are usually lightweight and have a soft or silky texture. Not all items need to be lined, though. Here are some reasons why sewists turn to lining materials:
To make the garment less see-through
To add warmth and durability
To make the inside part of the garment soft and pleasant to the touch
To lend a luxury note to a garment
To improve the structure of a garment
To help the garment slide on easily
To conceal seams, padding, interfacing, etc.
When choosing the appropriate lining for a project, one needs to pay attention to the stretch factor. If the garment is not stretchy, e.g. a cotton shirt or a wool jacket, non-stretch lining fabric is ok. But if the item is made with elastic materials like jersey, tulle or stretch satin, the lining one ends up choosing should be stretchy as well.
What is Bemberg lining fabric?
Bemberg is the most common Cupro brand. The two notions are often used interchangeably.
What Exactly Is Silk Habotai Lining and When to Use It?
Silk habotai, also known as China silk or pongee, is a featherweight silk fabric with a soft, smooth finish and elegant sheen. Due to its semi-sheer nature, habotai is mostly used to line delicate garments, such as summer blouses, skirts, dresses, lightweight jackets, pants, and kimonos.
Made of 100% silk, this thin fabric is not very durable, which means it is not suitable for close-fitting garments. To make the most of it, use it in full or loose silhouettes.