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We are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our … View moreWe are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our first topic explores the different characteristics of textile fibres.
Textile fibres are natural or synthetic structures that can be spun into yarn. Yarns are then woven, knitted or bonded into fabric. The inherent characteristics of fibre properties directly relate to the performance and required care and maintenance of the finished fabric, therefore understanding fibres and yarns will in turn help you to understand the how to apply specific fabrics within your interior schemes.
Natural Fibres: Occurring in nature; which are of animal, vegetable/plant or mineral origin.
COTTON (Plant Origin)
• A strong fibre, even stronger when wet, cotton has good natural durability.
• Can be affected by mildew however a mildew resistant finish can be applied to reduce this issue.
• Generally has reasonable sunlight resistance but should be protected with a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels.
• May shrink with laundering but this can be reduced through a finishing process on the fabric known as sanforising.
Sunlight resistance can be greatly reduced in acidic polluted conditions.
SILK (Animal origin; an animal fibre that comes from the silkworm. The silkworm creates its cocoon from very long silk fibres which are harvested from mulberry trees.)
• It is naturally fine in texture, and colours beautifully.
• Its biggest disadvantage in furnishing is its sensitivity to UV light degradation (direct and reflected). Due to its sensitivity, it should not be used in direct sunlight or even bright light.
• An absorbent fibre, it has the potential to move in humid environments.
• Silk is a relatively strong fibre and can withstand a certain amount of abrasion, particularly when used in conjunction with
• a backing fabric.
• Unrivalled in splendour and smoothness, silk is regarded the most exclusive of all natural fibres.
LINEN
Plant origin; derived from cellulose fibres that grow inside the stalks of the flax plant.
• As with cotton it is affected by acidic pollution.
• Can be affected by mildew which will likely cause the fibre to deteriorate over time.
• Considered to be the strongest of the natural fibres; if constructed for upholstery it is very durable, particularly when blended with up to 10% nylon.
• Is regarded as a luxury fibre because of its lustre and texture.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels
• Linen has moderate sunlight resistance and should be protected by a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.
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Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View moreWashing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.
Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.
The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
HELP US FIND A NEW OFFICE IN PALMERSTON NORTH 🏠
Due to expanding business, Exceed we fix windows & doors team in Palmerston North is looking for new premises.
☑️ We are looking for a small SECURE commercial property between 58 and 80 square meters. Ideally we would prefer with a small … View moreHELP US FIND A NEW OFFICE IN PALMERSTON NORTH 🏠
Due to expanding business, Exceed we fix windows & doors team in Palmerston North is looking for new premises.
☑️ We are looking for a small SECURE commercial property between 58 and 80 square meters. Ideally we would prefer with a small office and toilet facilities but this is not essential.
📍 Location: Palmerston North
If you know of any premises that would be suitable please contact us or share this post with your friends!
📲 Phone: 027243 1441
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Thanks,
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Look, we have to be honest, curtain linings are not the sort of thing that will blow your hair back with sheer delight. It’s sort of hard to get excited about a functional item like this – a bit like getting excited about a new water heater, carpet underlay, or new gutters…! It’s usually … View moreLook, we have to be honest, curtain linings are not the sort of thing that will blow your hair back with sheer delight. It’s sort of hard to get excited about a functional item like this – a bit like getting excited about a new water heater, carpet underlay, or new gutters…! It’s usually the face fabric, the star of the show at the window that brings the pizazz, colour or texture to a space, with lining tucked in behind, performing the admirable duties of light blocking and fabric protecting.
However, these are virtues to be celebrated as they help us make bolder decisions about the drapery fabrics for our spaces. They are also not what linings once were, and many now have the capacity to stand alone as a super practical drapery in their own right, heralding a new era for a previously much maligned fabric category. Prepare to have your hair blown back boys and girls…
Where to Begin: Well, it’s important to establish the purpose of the lining – is this a room you plan on sleeping in till midday? Lucky you! You will need a blackout (sometimes called a blockout), which will completely block light filtration, allowing you to sleep easy in blissful darkness.
These are used in five-star hotels, and in the homes of shift workers or young children who need to be able to sleep at any time of the day without pesky circadian rhythms waking you up from the light. Once upon a time, blackout linings were desperately practical, coming in white or off white (if you were lucky) and with a three-pass coating on the back (three layers of acrylic based flock).
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As an every weekend Bunnings shopper I feel the need to share my experiences. Bunnings allows dogs on leads in their stores, I have seen dogs defecating in the aisles with owners wiping the mess but leaving smears on the floor, seen dogs climbing on the patio furniture displays and sniffing at … View moreAs an every weekend Bunnings shopper I feel the need to share my experiences. Bunnings allows dogs on leads in their stores, I have seen dogs defecating in the aisles with owners wiping the mess but leaving smears on the floor, seen dogs climbing on the patio furniture displays and sniffing at the food displays at the cafe area.
I have mentioned this to Bunnings management and have been told that this is now their national policy.
My response as a shopper will be to answer with my feet and rather use the competition where there is a lesser health risk
Hi - At the Foxton Spring Fair I purchased some awesome Pot Pourri rose 'parcels' - like a Christmas Cracker. I am so impressed with these - does anyone know the makers of these? Their stall was inside the hall. Thanks !!
WE HAVE A BUSY ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE FOR SALE IN CHRISTCHURCH EAST!
We are looking for DEDICATED AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED PEOPLE to become Exceed franchises to meet the strong demand for our services in Christchurch.
Exceed provides flexibility, extensive support, comprehensive training, strong … View moreWE HAVE A BUSY ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE FOR SALE IN CHRISTCHURCH EAST!
We are looking for DEDICATED AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED PEOPLE to become Exceed franchises to meet the strong demand for our services in Christchurch.
Exceed provides flexibility, extensive support, comprehensive training, strong rewarding income and proven recession-proof structure!
If you know someone that is looking for BETTER WORK LIFE BALANCE, please share this post with them.
This Exceed franchise will provide both lifestyle and a solid return for the right franchisee!
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A Real Charmer! Located in ever popular Savage Crescent, this little beauty won't last long.
Set back from the road with a modern kitchen, on a very pretty section.
Don't wait - Come along to the Open Home this Sunday 12.15 - 12.45pm at 119 Savage Crescent
Its hard to believe that the summer holidays are nearly over and the kids are back off to school again, don't forget to book the kids in for a haircut
Get "Agile"! Come and learn about what Agile is and how to adopt it.
AAPNZ Manawatu is running a session facilitated by Leith Haarhoff, an Agile practitioner who has seen the benefits of an Agile mindset and wants to share that with people so that they can experience fulfilment and … View moreGet "Agile"! Come and learn about what Agile is and how to adopt it.
AAPNZ Manawatu is running a session facilitated by Leith Haarhoff, an Agile practitioner who has seen the benefits of an Agile mindset and wants to share that with people so that they can experience fulfilment and success. As an 'Agilist' he is as eager to learn as he is to teach.
We welcome all receptionists, PA's, EA's, administration assistants, accounts/finance and payroll staff. Come and join us for networking and professional development!
Wed 10 February, The Steeple, @ the Copthorne Hotel, 110 Fitzherbert Avenue, starting at 5:30pm.
Sharing some more before and after photos of font and back fabric of a mouldy curtain. These levels of mould are more common than you think. As you can see we sometimes need to take the curtain hem down to get it properly clean, which we sew back up before returning to you.
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