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How to Find the Most Ideal Fabric for you

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[Image source: @more_fabrics Instagram] There are various factors that you should bear in mind when choosing a fabric that best works for you. However, the color and fabric type majorly depend on your tastes and preferences. Picking a fabric that is great can be slightly daunting especially for newbies in the textile industry. In this article, we have some helpful tips to help you when buying fabric.   If you want a good upholstery fabric for couches /sofas or any other residential purposes, ensure you consider the Martindale or rub count. For residential fabrics, the Martindale count should be about 20,000 rubs. The higher the rub count the heavier and durable upholstery fabric is.   Another thing to have in mind is lightfastness. This is how a fabric fades when subjected to direct ultra-violet light. A good upholstery fabric should have at least a lightfastness of 6. It is also important to consider the thickness of the fabric as it contributes to its weight. This

Choosing the Perfect Interior Decorator that Fits your Style

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Image Source: @fibreguard (Instagram) Undertaking to decorate and furnish your entire interior space is a costly affair. Furthermore, you are going to stick with the outcome for a long time. As such, you cannot afford to make any mistakes. So, how can you choose the best decorator? Read on. Before anything, choose your style. You must have a plan in place before searching for a decorator. The modern and contemporary decoration styles are the most common. With a style in place, you can search for a specialist in your style. Next, check their work history. A designer with previous experience in successfully handling a similar style like yours is a good fit. Further, get a hold of your budget. Find out the fees of your decorator. Some charge hourly and others per project. Regardless, ensure your decorator suits your budget and plan. Another step is to meet physically with your decorator. Use the opportunity to question your prospective decorator. Keep in mind the wa

Maintaining Upholstery Fabric

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Image Source: More-Fabrics Instagram Sofas and ottomans in areas with high foot traffic need to be strong, sturdy and made of fabric that is easily cleanable. Of course, you would probably want to capitalize on a valued fabric for an attractive centerpiece in the living room. Well, for it to last you for eons to come you may need to consider maintaining upholstery fabric as it is effortless and doesn’t require much of your time. Below are tips to help you maintain upholstered fabric . Get a good understanding of your fabric Natural Fiber Synthetic Fiber Cotton –  highly resistant to wear, pilling and fading. Bad resistance to fire, soil, and wrinkles. Nylon  –   hardly used alone. Mixed with other fibers to make it resistant to soil and wrinkles. Linen –  best for formal areas. Wrinkles and soils easily. Resists fading and pilling. Polyester  –   hardly used alone. Mixed with other fibers to make it resistant to wrinkles and pilling. Rayon  –  arose as a

Add Atlas Treatment to Any Stanford Fabric

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You can have almost any Stanford fabric treated with a proprietary fabric finish to give it stain-repellent, performance fabric properties through an immersion and heat-set process. Read more. Stanford fabric treatment has been vital in protecting the furniture from all types of stains. The fabric protectant has led to a number. These are enhanced stain and soil repellency, resistance to water, resistance to bacterial and microbial attack. Moreover, it does not have an effect on the color of the fabric.

Sofa Design Guide: All Types, Styles and Fabrics Explained

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Image Source: XO Ashley Distinguishing one sofa design from another can be a tricky task. How do you tell a Lawson style sofa from a Chesterfield sofa? How do you properly pronounce “chaise lounge”? And what does a tuxedo have to do with furniture? Read more. In the quest to deliver inspiration, we have provided a list of ten sofa design styles. Each of these styles hides its own distinct history within its visual features. Whether you want to start out as a designer or are just intrigued by the wide variety of sofas available, this article snippet gives you a chance to understand sofa styles that have defied the test of time.

Fire Retardant Upholstery Fabric

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Upholstery for domestic furniture must use use fire retardant or flame retardant fabric, unless the furniture or fabric falls into one of the excepted classes. Read more. The fabric you would want to have in your house is not just the typical fabric that we are used to. If you are looking for the most suitable fabric for your home, then, you need to find fire resistant upholstery fabrics. However, these fabrics are categorized into categories that you can learn more about in this article.

Madison Basin

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Image Source: SOPHSTONE Exquisitely handcrafted, SophStone is a stone composite bathware line that utilizes reclaimed fine glass powder, reclaimed marble, high quality resins and all natural minerals. Read more. Your interior decorations needs may require you to get the best high quality sinks. In today's modern world, the interior furnishings business is booming with so many sink manufacturers available. To avoid taking you through the hard yards of searching, Madison vessel basins are exquisitely handcrafted basins that are high quality and durable.