Types of lace for wedding dress: macrame, guipure, chantilly

The versatility of lace fabrics 

Lace fabrics with intricate patterned weaves are one of the most delicate, charming and chic fabrics, so they are ideal for sewing and decorating amazing models of wedding and evening dresses. 

Lace is universal in use. Using it as the main fabric, you can emphasize the dignity of a woman's figure and add mystery and femininity to the image. Lace perfectly complements satin and chiffon wedding dresses, adding a certain charm to the image. The corset, train, and veil are decorated with lace elements and applications. The lace bodice perfectly emphasizes the neckline, and the openwork belt accentuates the waistline.

Types of lace 

Designers use different types of lace to make and decorate wedding dresses. Among the most popular are guipure fabric, macramé lace and Chantilly lace. Let's try to figure out how they differ from each other.

Lace is a generic term. This fabric is obtained by various methods of weaving or knitting openwork patterns from threads on machine equipment or by hand. 

Venetian lace, also known as guipure, is a type of lace fabric whose openwork patterns are woven on bobbins and produced by machine. This is the most relevant option for creating lace clothes. Guipure can be distinguished from lace and macramé by the presence of a thin mesh base with small cells on which the embossed pattern is located.

Fabrics also have different properties: 

• Lace is more delicate, while guipure is characterized by stiffness due to the addition of lurex.
• Elasticity is characteristic of guipure fabric because synthetic fibers are used in its production.
• The lace is slightly thicker than the see-through guipure fabric. 
• Since the lace practically does not stretch, it is used to create a free cut.
• That is, the main difference between guipure and lace is not only in the technique, but also in the composition of the texture. 

Macramé is characterized by a knotted technique. Therefore, this fabric is more embossed than guipure. Such products are characterized by originality, strength and durability.

The best lace offers from Intertex

For many years, lace fabrics have remained relevant for creating a unique luxurious look. If at first they were objects of luxury and wealth, then machine production made it possible to make them available to everyone. Lace from Intertex is characterized by special patterns that fascinate and delight. In our online store, you can buy your favorite guipure, macramé, chantilly fabrics, as well as lace applications. Delivery is possible to cities not only in Ukraine but also in the nearest countries.