Tessuti

Tessuti are materials formed by interlacing fibers into sheets through weaving, knitting, felting, or nonwoven processes. They are the main medium for clothing, interiors, and many technical applications, and they vary widely in weight, texture, drape, and strength.

Fibers used to make tessuti come from natural origins (cotton, wool, silk, linen), synthetics (polyester, nylon, acrylic), and regenerated sources (viscose, lyocell, modal). Fabrics may be made from a single fiber or blends that combine properties such as softness, durability, and moisture management. Construction methods include woven fabrics, formed by interlacing warp and weft; knitted fabrics, created by loops; and nonwoven fabrics, bonded or felted from fibers.

Woven fabrics use different weaves (plain, twill, satin) and can be finished with dyeing, printing, mercerizing, or calendering to alter appearance and performance. Knitted fabrics are valued for stretch and comfort; nonwovens are common in industrial and technical applications. Key properties include weight (mass per area), fiber content, thread count or yarn density, strength, elasticity, and colorfastness.

Applications range from apparel and upholstery to bedding, medical textiles, and industrial materials. The production sequence typically runs from fiber preparation to yarn formation, fabric manufacture, and finishing. Increasing attention is given to sustainability, with focus on reduced water and energy use, chemical management, and end-of-life options such as recycling or reuse.