TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL AND LUXURY Ao Dai MATERIALS IN 2024

Ao Dai is a symbol of the elegant and graceful beauty of Vietnamese women. Each ao dai is not only a costume but also an embodiment of the soul and cultural beauty of the nation. And to create captivatingly beautiful ao dai, the important contribution of fabric is indispensable.

Below, the article will delve into the details of the Top 10 most popular fabrics used to make ao dai today, helping you have more useful information to choose the right material for your ao dai. :

PANASONIC LEAF FIBER FABRIC:  

Pandan leaf fabric is a groundbreaking innovative product, applying high technology in extracting and processing from natural materials - pandan leaves. This type of fiber brings outstanding advantages, contributing to creating new trends in the garment industry, especially in the field of ao dai design.  

Outstanding advantages:   

Ecosoi Pandan Leaf Fiber is produced from natural raw materials from pineapple leaves - one of the agricultural waste products, contributing to reducing waste and protecting the living environment. The production process does not use toxic chemicals, ensuring safety for users and public health. Pandan leaf fiber material brings a difference, creating an impressive highlight for the ao dai. The rustic, natural beauty of pandan leaf fibers combined with sophisticated weaving techniques creates soft, flexible lines, enhancing the elegant beauty of Vietnamese women. Pandan leaf fibers have natural antibacterial properties, limiting the growth of harmful bacteria, making people comfortable to wear. 

Nowadays, consumers are increasingly interested in environmentally friendly products, aiming for sustainable development, so pandan leaf fabric is gradually becoming a new choice trend in the garment industry, especially in the garment industry. Ao Dai design field. Using pandan leaf fabric helps fashion brands demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and environmental protection, thereby enhancing brand value and attracting customers. Pandan leaf fabric brings elegance and sophistication, suitable for wearing during holidays and important events.

Defect:   

First, compared to other common fabrics such as cotton, polyester, pandan leaf fiber has a higher price due to the complex production process leading to high production costs. In addition, Pandan Leaf Fiber has lower elasticity than other common fabrics, so you need to pay attention to choosing the appropriate size when buying or sewing ao dai.

SILK:  

Silk is a soft, smooth fabric with a natural shine and is woven with silk. The clothes are made of silk fabric with a light texture but not too thin, suitable for making ao dai for female students.  

Advantage:   

Silk fabric has a soft material, providing a comfortable feeling when worn, helping women confidently move and participate in different activities. Not only that, Silk has the ability to absorb sweat well and effectively regulate temperature, helping the wearer always feel comfortable and cool, especially on hot summer days.

Defect:   

Silk is a high-quality fabric, woven from natural silk, so its price is also higher than other common fabrics such as cotton and polyester. Silk fabric is quite fragile and wrinkles easily, so it needs to be carefully preserved to maintain its long-lasting beauty.  
 

SLIM VELVET FABRIC:  

Velvet fabric is a special woven fabric, possessing a soft, smooth surface and delicate short hair, bringing a warm and luxurious feeling to the wearer. This is one of the fabric materials that is very popular with the elderly and women.  

Advantage: 

Velvet fabric has short hair, creating a soft and smooth feeling when touched. Thick material and short fur help keep the body warm, suitable for cold days or winter. Velvet fabric is highly durable. If properly maintained, the product can be used for many years.

Defect:   

High production costs, complex textile processes, and expensive input materials are the main factors that cause the price of velvet fabric to be higher. In addition, the velvet surface with short hair has a higher ability to attract dirt than other fabrics. Not only that, velvet fabric is often used to make clothes for autumn and winter or special occasions, but is rarely used for everyday clothes in the hot summer.  
 

Chiffon FABRIC:  

Chiffon fabric is a light, soft fabric, with mist-like lines, bringing a floating, poetic feeling to the wearer. This material has long been a popular choice in the garment industry, especially in Vietnamese ao dai design.    
 

Advantage:   

Compared to other high-end fabrics such as silk, brocade, chiffon fabric has a quite reasonable price, suitable for many people's budgets. Because chiffon fabric is soft and smooth, it will feel comfortable when worn, creating elegance and femininity for the wearer.

Defect: 

Because chiffon fabric is a thin and light material, it is easy to tear. And also because of the thinness of chiffon fabric, when sewing costumes, it is necessary to add an inner layer of fabric to ensure aesthetics and discreetness. However, adding a layer of fabric also makes the outfit thicker, which can cause a hot feeling on hot summer days.

POLISH FABRIC:  

Non-glossy fabric, also known as taffeta, is a woven fabric made from many different fibers such as silk, polyester and viscose. This is a delicate blend of silk fabric and the shine of polyester. Since ancient times, shiny fabric has been used as clothing for noble people. The weaving of this fabric is done layer by layer, creating a structure with many weft threads parallel to each other. Thanks to this structure, when looked at, the non-glossy fabric creates a characteristic shiny and smooth feeling.  

Advantage: 

Non-glossy fabric has a natural shine, creating a luxurious and noble beauty for the wearer. This material is especially suitable for sewing costumes for parties, important events or modern innovative ao dai.

Defect: 

Because it is a non-shiny material, when worn, it will easily cause stuffiness and heat on hot days.

Damask FABRIC:   

Damask fabric is an intersection between traditional and modern elements. Damask fabric is a natural material woven from silk fibers. This is considered a premium and long-standing fabric with the most sophisticated and complex weaving technique among silk weaving methods with sophisticated, unique and impressive patterns. The patterns on brocade fabric are often soft, curving lines, combined with floral, bird, dragon and phoenix motifs, bringing a luxurious, noble and classy beauty. With a classic feel and hidden delicate beauty, damask fabric brings irresistible appeal and is the choice of many women today.

Advantage: 

Brocade is considered one of the most durable materials. The fibers and colors of brocade are very durable. Even after many washes, the quality of the fabric remains intact. Thanks to the main ingredient being silk and the handmade production process, it is guaranteed not to pollute the environment, especially not to cause skin irritation like some conventional fabrics. In addition, brocade also has the ability to retain heat well, making it very suitable for making winter clothes.

Defect: 

Brocade fabric absorbs water easily and takes a long time to dry, which causes a big obstacle in the cleaning process. If brocade is dried in an area lacking sunlight or in cloudy weather, it will cause some unpleasant odors to the fabric. In addition, damask fabric gets dirty easily and is difficult to clean, causing obstacles in cleaning the product.

RAIN SNOW FABRIC

Rain fabric, also known as Ponte di Roma fabric, is a knitted fabric made from many different fibers such as polyester, rayon and spandex. Unlike some knit fabrics, Ponte does not unravel. It is a thick fabric compared to other knitted fabrics because it is a two-layer material. Also known as a stable knit fabric, Ponte has structure, excellent drape and comfortable stretch.

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Advantage: 

Snow and rain fabric has a characteristic double-knitted structure, creating a fabric surface with small raised ribs. Thanks to this structure, the ao dai fabric has a certain thickness, good elasticity and does not wrinkle, helping to maintain the standard shape of the ao dai even when you work at a higher frequency and limit wrinkles. of the shirt after each wash or use. In addition, the fabric is breathable, creating a comfortable feeling for the wearer in all types of climates.

Defect: 

Snow and rain fabric has a relatively higher price than other fabrics because it is woven from cotton and high-quality fibers. In addition, snow and rain fabric has a variety of colors but does not have many patterns. Snow and rain fabrics are mainly plain, simple colors that can easily become boring when used to sew some types of ao dai that require many color combinations.

LACE FABRIC

Lace fabric often has different patterns woven using elaborate handcraft techniques interspersed with small holes, creating diversity for consumers to choose from. Lace fabric is often used by people to make ao dai for engagement ceremonies, weddings or important festivals.

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Advantage:   

Lace fabric has a special texture, both thin and transparent. This can help the wearer feel comfortable and at ease. Fabric can be easily combined with many different materials to create eye-catching effects.

Defect:   

Because the lace fabric is quite thin and transparent, easily revealing the inside, there must be a lining inside to show its solemnity and elegance. In addition, the fabric can easily tear if caught on a sharp object. When washing by machine, the pattern structures on the fabric are easily broken, causing the fabric to quickly deteriorate.

BROCADE FABRIC

Brocade fabric has long become a unique cultural symbol of Vietnam's ethnic minorities. With its vibrant patterns and unique identity, brocade fabric is gradually becoming popular in apparel, especially when combined with traditional ao dai.

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Advantage: 

Brocade fabric has a certain softness, good absorbency and is very airy, creating a comfortable feeling when wearing. In addition, brocade fabric is made entirely from natural materials so it is very environmentally friendly.

Defect:   

Brocade fabric can fade, shrink or fray if not washed and stored properly. In addition, because the fabric is handwoven, the price is quite high and is only sold in tourist areas where ethnic minorities reside.

CLOTH FABRIC

Sac fabric is a fabric woven from 100% synthetic fibers, derived from petroleum. The fabric is woven in the Jersey interlock style, using 2 needles to knit together, creating raised lines and deep grooves running throughout the fabric surface and the 2 fabric surfaces are completely identical. This material has long been a popular choice in garments, especially when combined with traditional ao dai.

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Advantage: 

Because it is made from quality Polyester fiber, the fabric is more difficult to crease, does not wrinkle easily, helps the wearer move well and does not wrinkle after each wash. In addition, the fabric is also very antibacterial and anti-odor, suitable for those who sweat a lot. With completely electrostatic material, the fabric will not create an uncomfortable feeling when worn in winter. In particular, the price of silk fabric is much cheaper than other fabrics, consumers can easily find suitable products at low prices for themselves.

Defect:   

The fabric is waterproof and difficult to absorb moisture and sweat, so wearing it for a long time will feel a bit hot. Therefore, they are used more in winter to make people comfortable to wear.

Above are the Top 10 most popular beautiful and luxurious ao dai materials in 2024.  Each fabric type has its own characteristics, suitable for each purpose of use. Ecosoi hopes that this article will save you time, while also inspiring you to find some of the eco-friendly fabrics and brands you want.