Not all Flame Retardancy tests for fabrics are the same! Identifying the specific application and environment where fabrics are to be used will help determine which FR testing fabrics will need to pass. All FR tests measure the flammability of...
Whether you're an experienced sewist or just venturing into the world of textiles, understanding fabric weight is essential. It's like unlocking the secret code to choosing the perfect fabric for your projects. We're here to shed light on this often-misunderstood...
Ready to tackle a new upholstery project? Before diving in, you need to select a fabric for the job. While there are many factors to consider when choosing an upholstery material, one of the biggest is durability. You want your...
Nowadays, upholstery mostly uses fabrics and knitted fabrics made of man-made fibers, mainly polyester, nylon, acrylic, and vinyl. Structured fabrics, microfiber, chenille, and velvet, which are considered to be very durable, will work especially well in the family living room....
Fashion tends to cycle, and those in the know believe that if you hang onto a garment for long enough, it will become an on-trend item once again. Corduroy is one such material that enjoyed many years at the top...
Cats seem to like any furniture, but they especially love bright colors and fabrics that have some tooth to them. Velvet, brocade, embroidery, and damask fabrics are a definite NO as cats can sink their claws into these like a...
FABRIC NEEDS BY PROJECTS Standard Yardage & Repeat Calculator for Upholstery & Fabrication Projects With our extensive knowledge and experience in the fabric business, we are happy to provided estimates for your fabrication or upholstery needs. However, our estimates for...
If you’re a design aficionado (or just, you know, have Instagram…) you’ll know that boucle is the material of the moment. Plush, cosy and chic, we love the visual appeal of boucle, which has a woollen, almost ‘bobbly’ look and...
This fuzzy and nubby fabric is gaining style traction once again. Bouclé is one of those fabrics that flows easily between fashion and home use. For example, the work of both fashion designer legend Coco Chanel and architectural genius Eero...
