Dyed Fabric
In this process the fabric is dyed with a colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to the fabric it is applied to. Dyeing gives beautiful, unique fabric designs.
In this process the fabric is dyed with a colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to the fabric it is applied to. Dyeing gives beautiful, unique fabric designs.
A method of dyeing fabric where wax or glue paste is used cover those areas on the fabric which are not to be dyed. Later on the wax is taken off by boiling.
A fabric to which ornamental needlework is applied, creating patterns and different upholstery fabric designs.
A fabric on which a pattern is printed with an ink or dye.
Check is the most popular and common fabric design with never-ending charm. Different types of check as upholstery fabric designs are used to make varied furnishing products. From small to large, all types and colors of checks are available.
Dobby is a type of weave used mostly in geometrical form giving a unique fabric design pattern. This fabric is extensively used for making home furnishing products.
Jacquard fabric design patterns are larger than the dobby, and also more intricate. They are used for making upholstery and drapery products.
Each filling yarn passes over and under each warp yarn with each row alternating.
An imitation of silk which can withstand mildew, pilling and shrinking.
It is similar to plain weave. In this the warp yarns skip at regular predetermined intervals creating a diagonal rib in the weave.
Two or more warp yarns cross alternately side-by-side with two or more filling yarns. It resembles a plaited basket.
Fabrics woven on a Jacquard loom.
A decorative weave which is characterised by small designs or geometric figures being woven in the fabric structure.
In this the warp yarns are arranged in pairs. One yarn is twisted around the other between picks of the filling yarn.
A group of fabrics made with modified plain weave or basket weave. Usually made for shirting materials.
Cut pile describes carpet fabric where the face of the fabric is composed of cut ends of pile yarn.
Uncut pile is a pile of carpet consisting of loops.
Double knit fabric is a type of circular knit fabric of double thickness.
Acrylic is an imitation of wool and is resistant to wearing, wrinkling, soiling, and fading.
Acetate is an imitation of silk and can withstand mildew, pilling and shrinking.
Nylon is the strongest upholstery fabric and does not soil or wrinkle.
Latex has high waterproofing and dry cleaning properties. It is resistant to heat and light.
Polyester is used for upholstery and is blended with other fibers to add wrinkle resistance. It eliminates crushing of napped fabrics and reduce fading.
Spandex is known for its shape retention quality and is resistant to dry heat and oil. It is lightweight with comfort and flexibility.
Rayon imitates silk, linen, and cotton and is durable.
Pillow-top mattresses have an additional layer of foam or padding atop the regular mattress. Sometimes they will be double-sided and have this layer on both sides, in which case the user is expected to flip the mattress over regularly for … Read More
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We deliver everywhere, but postage is more expensive for shipping to overseas, approximately proportional to the increase in shipping prices on our end. For example, postage for a Quilt/Doona is: to Australia – $18.50 AUD to New Zealand – $35.00 … Read More
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