Lace is a delicate, weblike
fabric that textile producers can manufacture using a wide range of techniques.
Varying significantly in complexity, different types of lace are commonly used
to accentuate or decorate garments, upholstery, and homewares, and this fabric
is only rarely used to make entire textile products.
Traditionally,
lace usually consisted of silk or linen threads, and some textile artisans even
made this fabric using gold or silver thread. In contemporary times, however,
cotton has become the most popular fabric for lace production, and some
manufacturers use synthetic fibers like polyester or rayon to make lace.
Prized
for its delicacy and complexity, lace has been associated with sensuality and
beauty for centuries. Therefore, this fabric remains a common component of
women’s garments including lingerie. Lace is an equally popular textile for
accents on upholstery and other forms of home decor.
It’s possible that different
types of lace originated in separate countries. Bobbin lace, for instance,
appears to be a fabric of Flemish heritage, and needle lace most likely
originated in Italy. By the mid-16th century, lace had become a popular fabric throughout
Europe, and it appeared more commonly and prominently in Renaissance paintings.www.expobd.net