NIDHA
Nidha is a polyester fabric that is commonly used for abayas. It is a lightweight fabric that drapes well and doesn’t wrinkle easily. The free flowing nature of the fabric, gives the abaya an elegant shape and cut. It comes in a variety of colours and designs. Abayas made from nidha can easily be dressed up or dressed down according to personal style preferences.
We have used nidha in the abayas linked below:
CREPE
Crepe can be made from natural fibres or synthetic fibres. It comes in a variety of weights and colours. Crepe has a beautiful drape and depending on the weight, can be suitable for summer or winter. Although crepe looks great regardless of how you wear it; we think it’s great for a dressier occasion! As seen below, we have used crepe for
GABARDINE
Gabardine is a very durable fabric. It is available in synthetic and cotton blends. Known for it’s breathability, it is comfortable to wear even in warmer weather. It is also wrinkle resistant and water resistant, making it a convenient choice for everyday abayas. Gabardine works just as well for casual wear and smart wear.
Shop our collection of gabardine abayas here.
LINEN BLEND
Linen is a cool fabric, making it a great choice for warmer weather. Depending on its weight, it can
be either structured or have a fluid drape. Linen is prone to wrinkles but that is part of its charm and
casual look, making it the perfect choice for cool, summer chic! At Melek London, we have dedicated an entire collection to abayas made from linen blend, due to the timeless nature of the fabric.
Shop our collection of linen blend abayas here.
ORGANZA
Organza is a lightweight, sheer fabric. It’s more structured than chiffon, so holds its shape well. Since it is see through, organza is usually worn as an open abaya. However, you can find lined closed abayas too. Recently, organza abayas have been trending everywhere.
CHIFFON
Chiffon is also a lightweight, sheer fabric. It is softer than organza so has a more flowy drape. Like organza, it would be worn as an open abaya or a lined, closed abaya. Generally, chiffon is used to line abayas, or it is doubled to create an abaya. This is due to its see-through nature. Chiffon can also be used as an additional drape on top of abayas, when designing them.