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There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.
You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.
Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.
PLAIN
Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.
PRINTED
Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:
Burn Out Printing:
A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.
Digital Printing:
Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.
Engraved Roller Printing:
The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.
Hand Block Printing:
The oldest form of printing. Print designs are created by transferring dyestuffs onto fabric with the help of wooden, linoleum, or copper blocks. Artisans hand craft individual blocks to carry each different colour in a design and perfectly match block placement to create the all-over design.
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Hi everyone, if you have ever wanted to learn how to play guitar, and just want to learn the basics for beginners, why not try some lessons? Music is so enjoyable and learning a instrument can be a lot of fun! 😊🎸 Please feel free to get in touch if interested. … View moreHi everyone, if you have ever wanted to learn how to play guitar, and just want to learn the basics for beginners, why not try some lessons? Music is so enjoyable and learning a instrument can be a lot of fun! 😊🎸 Please feel free to get in touch if interested. Phone/Text Michelle and Erick 027 2240 170 or send us a message on here, or email retroshowsnz@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Will the Government’s proposed Three Waters Reform benefit residents of the Manawatū District?
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View moreHey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.
People in Horowhenua have an extra two weeks to consider the make-up of the district’s elected representation. Submissions now close on October 6.
The district council is proposing to cut two general ward seats while adding a Māori ward representative and merging the Miranui and Kere Kere … View morePeople in Horowhenua have an extra two weeks to consider the make-up of the district’s elected representation. Submissions now close on October 6.
The district council is proposing to cut two general ward seats while adding a Māori ward representative and merging the Miranui and Kere Kere wards.
I am looking to buy a piece of land in Tangimoana or surrounds. Wondering if there is anyone who has a space they would be willing to get rid of. Cheers
Hey neighbour,
Our homes are our havens, particularly during lockdown, when backyards become a vital venue for DIY enterprise, children's adventures and beloved hobbies.
The Standard is keen to celebrate and share the projects, games and passions brewing in our region's backyards, … View moreHey neighbour,
Our homes are our havens, particularly during lockdown, when backyards become a vital venue for DIY enterprise, children's adventures and beloved hobbies.
The Standard is keen to celebrate and share the projects, games and passions brewing in our region's backyards, that are helping to keep families entertained and spirits up during the alert level 4 restrictions.
If you've got a backyard bliss worth sharing, email reporter George Heagney at george.heagney@stuff.co.nz
He and a visual journalist will be visiting homes while adhering to lockdown social distancing rules and using drone photography.
Supplied images, supported by a brief description and caption information, are also welcome.
Hi,our wheelie bin has gone.
Are the company collecting them up,for some reason? Yes the bills paid ;).
The mayor of Horowhenua is praising the community for playing by the rules during lockdown as council services resume in alert level 2.
Many Horowhenua District Council facilities are operating again, with fewer restrictions than in alert levels 3 and 4. But, the Delta variant means how it offers … View moreThe mayor of Horowhenua is praising the community for playing by the rules during lockdown as council services resume in alert level 2.
Many Horowhenua District Council facilities are operating again, with fewer restrictions than in alert levels 3 and 4. But, the Delta variant means how it offers services in alert level 2 is different this year.
Hey neighbours,
Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make … View moreHey neighbours,
Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make you happy.
Share a photo or story with your neighbours and you could be in to win Good Joe Coffee and Best Ugly Bagels (or bagels for your whole street!).
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