Fabric research, the bane of my day

 I decided i wanted to use a knitted look and material that made a warm soft and inviting feel to the user. I want some light to be able to get into the cocoon and for the material to be breathable. So a knitted look seemed right as there are tiny gaps between the rows and also this means air can get in easy. So i feel this is a good option to go with.

So I started to look at items of clothing and I myself had a few knitted tops so I looked at what they are made of and how they act when pulled and that.

 This hoodie was made off 100% cotton and felt warm, cosy and inviting. Light can pass through it on single layer and double is less but that is to be expected. It stretchs more with the knitting then against it. ill show this in a drawing. I like the cotton and i feel that with light spines the stretch would not be a problem or as much of one.

The other cardigan on the other hand is made of 100% acrylic. It does not feel as soft or nice as the cotton. It feels weaker when pulled and i just prefer the cotton if i am honest. I think there is a lot more that can be done with the cotton and that there is more chance of making different patterns.

I will use cotton for now as my main material but if i can find something a little stronger i will look into that . The option of double layering the fabric could also be a option.