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1163 days ago

What Are the Basic Styles of Fabric for Curtains & Upholstery?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

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 … 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.



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1163 days ago
1163 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
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1163 days ago

Stalker PC game for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

The case and disk are in great condition with only minor scratches that doesn't affect the usability of the disk at all. Was made for older versions of windows but runs fine on my windows 10 laptop, may need to run it through compatibility mode which is very easy to do.

Game description:
In … View more
The case and disk are in great condition with only minor scratches that doesn't affect the usability of the disk at all. Was made for older versions of windows but runs fine on my windows 10 laptop, may need to run it through compatibility mode which is very easy to do.

Game description:
In 1986 the world shook with the force of the largest nuclear accident ever. Twenty years later the repercussions are only just beginning. New life breathes new terror into an environment of fear and an invisible enemy reveals the true face of violence. Welcome to a world of mutation and monstrosity where no man's land becomes one man's land.

Welcome to Chernobyl. Where man made hell.

Begin your descent into the huge and twisted hell of a post nuclear Chernobyl.

Attempt to survive the radioactive hazards of the zone using combat, stealth, trading and communication.

Scavenge hunt and shoot your way through the vast challenges of multiplayer via LAN or online.

Encounter the dark mutated threats of an open world teeming with artificial life governed by real world physics.

Pick up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $18

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1163 days ago

Elephant plush toy for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This cute elephant plush toy is in near new condition. Little kids will love cuddling up to him and playing with him as he is nice and soft.

He stands about 25 cm high and is about 25 cm wide.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $18

1163 days ago

Boys size 8 formal jacket

Hayden from Johnsonville

This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains. This would be perfect for any formal event or special occasion.

Smoke-free home.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $22

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1163 days ago

Castrol Magnatec 10W - 40 engine oil

Hayden from Johnsonville

I have several containers of Castrol brand 10w-40 engine oil to sell. All are completely new and unopened.

RRP is $50, hoping to get $27 per container.

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information.

Cheers, Hayden.

Price: $27

1163 days ago

Healtheries brand flaxseed oil for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
My Grandfather with dementia has bought lots of bottles of 100 pack Healtheries brand flax seed oil 1000mg tablets and won't be able to use them all. This supplement is good for skin and heart health and is a natural source of omega 3, 6 and 9.

The best before date is in July … View more
Hi everyone,
My Grandfather with dementia has bought lots of bottles of 100 pack Healtheries brand flax seed oil 1000mg tablets and won't be able to use them all. This supplement is good for skin and heart health and is a natural source of omega 3, 6 and 9.

The best before date is in July 2023.

The RRP at Countdown is $22, happy to sell for $13 each or two for $25.

Link to countdown’s listing for the same product:
shop.countdown.co.nz...

For more information please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information.

Update:
I have sold some jars however I still have a few left available for sale for anyone interested.

Free

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1164 days ago

School subjects.

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

What do you think should be introduced or reintroduced as part of the curriculum in modern day schools?

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1164 days ago

D-Link Wireless G USB Adapter

Shirley from Newlands

Never used and surplus for me.
Price Negotiable.
Cheers

Price: $50

1164 days ago

1.5 m HDMI

Shirley from Newlands

Bland new 1.5 HDMI and surplus for me. Cheers

Price: $20

1167 days ago

Pet of the Day: MR OB

Reporter Community News

Voirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."

"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please … View more
Voirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."

"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in."

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1164 days ago

Keenwood Mixture

Shirley from Newlands

It works well, but surplus for my kitchen and clean. Cheers

Price: $50

1164 days ago

Blossoms by night: Japanese garden lit up for evening viewing

Reporter Community News

A small part of Upper Hutt has been transformed into a Japanese blossom garden, complete with a waterfall, lakes and 350 flowering cherry trees.
Blossom Valley, believed to be the biggest event currently running in New Zealand, has added a night show where visitors can wander through the lit-up … View more
A small part of Upper Hutt has been transformed into a Japanese blossom garden, complete with a waterfall, lakes and 350 flowering cherry trees.
Blossom Valley, believed to be the biggest event currently running in New Zealand, has added a night show where visitors can wander through the lit-up garden.
The festival runs until October 3 and was especially designed to run under lockdown.
Blossom Valley runs until October 3 at Aston Norwood Gardens, SH2, Kaitoke. Daytime session tickets $10 for adults, children under 12 free from blossomvalley.nz.

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1164 days ago

We want your feedback!

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

The Williams Park Draft Management Plan and the development plan are now available for public comment, just fill out the form on our Have your Say site, under "Draft Williams Park Management Plan Feedback".

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