Alpaca, fresco, and plain weave; these are terms that describe the same fabric family in the workwear sector in Turkey. They are produced by weaving polyester-viscose (polyviscose) yarns in a plain weave.
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▎ What the terms mean
▎ - Plain weave (bezayağı): The most basic weaving structure where the warp and weft yarns cross each other one by one. It is the name of the weave structure, not a fiber.
▎ - Fresco: A stiff-feeling and lightweight fabric obtained by loosely weaving high-twist yarns in a plain weave.
▎ - Alpaca: A trade name used for polyviscose uniform fabric in the workwear industry; it has no relation to the fiber of the alpaca animal.
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▎ Technical specifications
▎ - Composition: 63–78% polyester, 19–37% viscose, 3–5% lycra in some types
▎ - Width: 140–150 cm (165 cm in one product)
▎ - Weight: 155–240 g/m²
▎ - Weave: Plain weave
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▎ Areas of use
▎ - Waiter, busboy, bartender, and bellboy uniforms
▎ - Chef jackets and kitchen staff clothing
▎ - Medical scrubs, laboratory coats, and doctor gowns
▎ - Security uniforms, work aprons, and coveralls
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▎ Care
▎ - Wash at 30°C
▎ - Suitable for tumble drying (in all 18 products)
▎ - Ironing temperature varies by type; maximum 110°C for most