Conversely, extremely lightweight fabrics should usually be avoided because they tend not to be sturdy enough. Lightweight fabrics tend to be most useful to add emphasis, either to strengthen or soften the lines of the design or to highlight certain colors within the costume. In general, fabrics with intricate prints are avoided, as the detail is lost when viewed by the audience due to the distance between the actors and the audience. Solid colors are usually used creatively for added effect, or the lack of detail is simply ignored. Specifically, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the information contained within.
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