millium - coat lining

[katwoman]

I was told the kind of lining to put into an old faux fur coat is millium.
I don't seem to be able to find this anywhere.
do you have any suggestions on where to find this type of lining?
thanx,
Kat

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[Polly Esther]

You might consider something like PolarTec. There are assorted brands and
levels but it would block cold wind and not add much weight to your coat.
Polly

"katwoman" <>

[BEI Design]

katwoman wrote:
> I was told the kind of lining to put into an old faux fur
> coat is millium. I don't seem to be able to find this
> anywhere.
> do you have any suggestions on where to find this type of
> lining?
> thanx,
> Kat

Back in the 50s-60s-70s, I made several coats with a
metallic-backed satin called Millium(sp?), but none of my
online searches finds it now. You might ask at your local
fabric store if they have an "insulating satin lining".

This might do:
http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Kasha-Satin-Winter-Coat-Lining/

If you want lots of added warmth:
http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=226

I don't think I would use brushed-back lingerie satin,
mostly used for nightwear, as it would not be tough enough.
Good luck,

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Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx

[coooooool grandma]

I wonder if that was what Mrs Obama had in the coat she wore at the
inaugaration? It seemed flimsy yet she didn't seem to feel cold. I had a
red velvet coat with that lining once. I am in NY USA. I sew for people
for over 40 years now and enjoy your NG very much. Especially the Pix
of your work. Thanks for listening. Audrey

[drreim...@comcast.net]

I have searched the internet for this very fabric which my mother used again and again to line my wool coats. (sewn in 60's & 70's). It seems it is a fabric of the past. If you find it somewhere let us know!!! Google doesn't even know how to spell it (or I don't know how to spell the word). Thanks for posting this so I know that my memory is still accurate with regards to this wonderful fabric!!!

[David Scheidt]

drreim...@comcast.net wrote:

Milium, from Milliken mills. Here's an advert from 1952:
https://books.google.com/books?id=VVYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA45&lpg=PA45&dq=milium+lining&source=bl&ots=BSMz6TMaAF&sig=V9NJikln8DbvM6771VFyKyBVFlE&hl=en&ei=ftELTbuUNoqkvgPR_aj0DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=milium%20lining&f=false

I think the closest modern alternative is 'Kasha'. I rather strongly
suspect the metal fibers are a gimmick.

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[BEI Design]

David Scheidt wrote:
> drreim...@comcast.net wrote:
<snip>

>> I have searched the internet for this very fabric which my
>> mother used again and again to line my wool coats. (sewn in
>> 60's & 70's). It seems it is a fabric of the past. If you
>> find it somewhere let us know!!! Google doesn't even know
>> how to spell it (or I don't know how to spell the word).
>> Thanks for posting this so I know that my memory is still
>> accurate with regards to this wonderful fabric!!!
>
> Milium, from Milliken mills. Here's an advert from 1952:
> https://books.google.com/books?id=VVYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA45&lpg=PA45&dq=milium+lining&source=bl&ots=BSMz6TMaAF&sig=V9NJikln8DbvM6771VFyKyBVFlE&hl=en&ei=ftELTbuUNoqkvgPR_aj0DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=milium%20lining&f=false
>
> I think the closest modern alternative is 'Kasha'. I rather
> strongly suspect the metal fibers are a gimmick.

How sad, I loved Milium, and Mom swore by it. I made several winter
coats back in the 60s and 70s and it was always my lining fabric of
choice.

Claire Shaeffer mentions it in one of her books:
https://books.google.com/books?id=t0t6AWUQgTsC&pg=PA361&lpg=PA361&dq=milium+lining+fabric&source=bl&ots=xRLcQ6K70m&sig=rWNYqxpV5vcVlnrGMdBFNu71bYU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjqhPzUz8fXAhVBXWMKHREwAKsQ6AEIYzAO#v=onepage&q=milium%20lining%20fabric&f=false

I probably have some scraps of Milium laying about somewhere, I may
order some Kasha to see how it compares.

Beverly