Description : A bathrobe is worn either over a partially dressed or undressed body, in preparation for or following a bath or shower. The term is often used synonymously with a dressing gown, however, the two garments serve somewhat different uses. Both the bathrobe and the dressing gown were originally garments for men, although today either sex will use them. The bathrobe is a loose fitting, open-fronted gown, usually held together at the front with a belt that ties.
Subtypes :
Parts : The bathrobe generally has, in addition to the main torso (back, front left, front right), a shawl collar, a fabric belt, and belt loops to hold the belt to the garment.
Preferred fabrics : Because the bathrobe is meant to be worn following bathing, it is usually water absorbent. Cotton is one of the best fibres for this, although microfibres are also used. Silk may be used, but is much less absorbent of humidity, and hence is favored more for dressing gowns than bathrobes. Bathrobes are also sometimes made from wool in colder climates.
Construction :
Sewing problem areas :
Example creations : Classic bathrobe, Man's bathrobe, Cotton print bathrobe,
Example patterns : Women's bathrobe (free), Bathrobe pattern (free), Quickie robe (free), Japanese kimono (free),
Uses worldwide :
Origins and history : Two different origins are attributed for the bathrobe - a Japanese variation on the kimono called the yukata, worn both as a summer garment but also in and around bathing, and an Armenian garment worn in France during Louis XV's reign.
Alternate names :
Related or similar garments : Dressing gown, housecoat, kimono
Wikipedia reference


PREV - NEXT - UP - HOME
English page - page en français - página en español - Seite auf Deutsch - pagina in italiano - страница на русском - 日本語のページ