What is Moleskin?

Moleskin is a woven tissue of the rush, which is extremely soft on one side with a short raised surface. The name simply refers to the similarity between the softness of the mole fur and the softness of this cotton fabric, which has a velvety nap that feels similar to suede. It is not made of real fur or hidden mole. Lighter Moleskin mixtures are sometimes used for work clothes, especially those created by British manufacturers. Lighter Moleskin is also used for military wear, for example for uniforms of the West German Army from the sixties to 90. The heavier Moleskin is commonly located lining of winter coats for special protection from wind and cold. Several footwear designers use this substance for the upper part of their shoes for greater durability.

Moleskin can be cleaned or washed in a gentle cycle and should be turned in before washing. Washing will help to maintain the tightness of the fabric binding, which is not lost or lost or loses its shape from stretching. This substance usually costs about 5 USD (USD) to $ 9 per yard.

Relief and prevention of blisters is another use for Moleskin. One side of the bandage for this purpose is soft mosleskin and the other side is adhesive. In the maid, where the blister is, the hole is cut and then the adhesive side is placed over the blister and glued to the skin that surrounds it. As a result, the blister and textiles are the same level and reduces friction and pressure caused by any external object - usually a shoe - wipes on the skin to cause blistering.

In the film industry, another type of Moleskin is used. The adhesive is attached a piece of fabric made of meat called Moleskin, which is then glued to the genitals to cover it for filming. This can give appearance of udits and give the actors or actress some appearance of privacy.

There are also laptops that take their name from Moleskin Fabric, which was used to cover travel laptops or magazines because of its durability. Use of thoseThe notebooks became as widespread, especially among the well -known authors, that small travel laptops were known as Moleskins. The famous people they are known to use Moleskins include Oscar Wilde, Vincent van Gogh and Ernest Hemingway.