Fabrics
The fashion of Chapati Design Berlin is an individual, high-quality, fair, but above all sustainable alternative to the gray maistream look. The imaginative patterns and unusual designs of Chapati Design Berlin stand for freedom and create the very special Chapati style. Our signature design comes from creative tailoring, as well as our unique materials. In our winter collection we use mulesing free merino wool, herringbone wool, virgin wool, brocade chenille, jacquard, GOTS certified velvet, interlock, sherpa, as well as corduroy fabric. The creative patterns will liven up your look and give you an artful added value.
Satin
60% Bemberg, 40% Modal
The sustainability highlight of our summer 2020 collection is satin. The blend of Bemberg and Modal is a "non-violent" alternative to traditional silk. This is because no pupated caterpillars are boiled for fiber in this vegan material. The elegant fabric is extremely light, supple and delicate, sharing the material properties of silk. All shades are also dyed purely naturally with indigo, sugar cane or pomegranates.
LENZING™ ECOVERO™
100% viscose (LENZING™ ECOVERO™)
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are produced from certified renewable wood sources in an environmentally conscious manufacturing process that meets high environmental standards. The entire supply chain is also subject to strict environmental guidelines. LENZING™ ECOVERO™, the environmentally friendly viscose fiber is extremely lightweight and an absolute must for an elegant look, especially in summer. The fibers are absorbent and biodegradable.
Piqué / Interlock Cotton (Organic, GOTS)
95% cotton (organic, GOTS), 5% elastane
GSM 160/190 g/m²
The cotton double weave piqué is characterized by its dense, stable structure, which makes the material very durable. It is pleasantly soft on the skin and at the same time comfortable due to its elasticity. The easy-care, robust material can be worn sporty, but also very elegant.
Jersey (organic, GOTS)
95% cotton (organic, GOTS), 5% elastane
GSM 160/190 g/m²
Our classic, the jersey knitted fabric, whether in plain colors or with patterned prints offers a high wearing comfort and lies pleasantly on the skin. The high-quality material is also breathable. All our jersey fabrics are made of GOTS certified cotton and apart from the women's and men's collection, are also used for our yoga dance line.
Slub Cotton (Organic, GOTS)
100% Cotton (Organic, GOTS)
Slub Cotton is a linen-like, non-stretch, summer-weight, pure cotton fabric with a natural look. It is perfect for hot summer days as the material is breathable and has a cooling effect. Our Slub Cotton (organic, GOTS) is also a very durable and pure natural fiber.
Interlock-Jacquard (Organic, GOTS)
100% cotton (organic, GOTS)
GSM: 230 g/m²
Originally, "jacquard" refers to a woven fabric with an ornate pattern. However, "interlock jacquard" is a knitted fabric in which two layers of knitted fabric are joined together by crossing several threads. The doubling of the number of fibers creates a durable, cozy, warming and dimensionally stable knitted fabric. The jacquard knit technology allows the design of a variety of patterns. The inside is softly brushed for maximum comfort.
Sherpa 100% Cotton (Organic, GOTS)
Our cotton fleece is a thick, soft, absorbent and cozy fabric made of 100% cotton (organic, GOTS). The warming yet breathable material is softly brushed for maximum comfort. Due to the purely natural fibers, there is no unpleasant crackling or electrostatic charge with our cotton fleece.
Velvet (also called Nicki Plush)
100% cotton (organic, GOTS)
Our cotton velvet (organic, GOTS) is a soft, fluffy, stretchy knitted fabric. During the manufacturing process, the knitted loops are roughened and double brushed on one side. This makes the velvet cuddly soft and at the same time breathable and warming. We use the natural velvet, due to its warming properties mainly in our winter collections.
Corduroy
95% cotton (organic, GOTS), 5% elastane
Our corduroy is a fabric with fine, velvet-like longitudinal ribs. We use the natural corduroy fabric, due to its flexible and practical properties mainly in jackets, coats, skirts, pants and accessories in the women's and menswear sections in our winter collections.
Twill
95% cotton (organic, GOTS), 5% elastane
Our twill is a stretchy, durable and very dense fabric in twill weave with a slanted ridge. We use our twill, due to its flexible and practical properties mainly in skirts and pants in the women- and menswear sections in our winter collections.
Whalkloden
100% certified, mulesing-free merino wool
Our merino wool is a high quality form of virgin wool from the merino sheep of Uruguay. In the manufacturing process, the fabric is boiled to impart water- and wind-resistant, durable, fit-stabilizing and wrinkle-resistant properties. Merino wool is lightweight, insulating, so it keeps you warm and is soft. It is particularly characterized by its fineness, despite its thick and fluffy structure. The lanolin contained in the wool repels bacteria and dirt, so the wool wax makes it self-cleaning and very practical. Hand wash: pour lukewarm water + wool detergent into a tub, wash garment by hand + rinse with lukewarm water, then wring out and let dry lying down, on a terry towel.
Herringbone pattern (also called Herringbone pattern)
80% virgin wool, 20% polyester
The herringbone pattern is an elegant classic. The blended fabric in the so-called "broken twill" weave, where the light thread forms the warp and the dark thread forms the weft. This special weave creates the impression of plasticity. An important characteristic of the herringbone pattern is its very good heat retention properties.
Virgin wool
80% virgin wool, 20% polyester
Our wool fabric for our winter collections is a heat-insulating material that retains body heat. Wool is also characterized by the fact that it can absorb water vapor, but repels water from the outside and is therefore moisture repellent. In addition, the lanolin contained in virgin wool repels bacteria and dirt.
Jacquard flat weave
60% polyester, 40% viscose
Our jacquard is a two-dimensional fabric without pile, which is suitable for the design of complex patterns due to its weave. By using fancy yarns or pattern weaves, the flat, smooth weave can be given an additional structured surface. The special material properties make this fabric a festive highlight for special occasions.
Brocade Chenille
60% polyester, 40% viscose
Our Brocade Chenille is a fabric with a velvet-like surface. It is made from the chenille yarn of the same name. This particularly elegant fabric is used either as a highlight or complete style in our jackets, coats, skirts and accessories in the women's and menswear ranges.