Fabrics for apparel and furnishing

Non-Woven Landscape fabric

Polyester Brocade Fabric

Large Print Upholstery Fabric

Growth Of textile industry

Teal Brocade Fabric

Cotton Velvet Upholstery Fabric

Velvet fabric can be a bit trickier to clean than other fabrics because, in addition to removing the stain, you must take care to avoid crushing the nap of the fiber. Here are some tips to help you successfully remove stains without damaging your beautiful furniture. It is important to verify the type of material on your furniture before cleaning it. At Roger + Chris, we…

Golden orb silk weaver

The size of this spider can be frightening. While males remain quite small (up to 1/4 inch), females can grow to become 3 inches. They build webs up to 3 feet in diameter and sit, head-down, right in the center of them. This spider does not hide from its prey. The Golden Silk Orbweaver is a tropical climate spider. It prefers humidity and it found in the Southeastern U.S…

Cotton yarn dyeing Process

Steps Buy the yarn. Purchase the yarn in a hank, not a ball. A hank looks like a long twist or braid. Ensure that the yarn is dyeable cotton. The yarn s label will indicate if the yarn is dyeable. Prepare the detergent to clean the yarn. Fill a bucket with water. There should be enough water in the bucket to submerge the yarn, even after the yarn has absorbed water. Place 1…

80 nylon 20 Spandex

Wetsuits: Our wetsuits are constructed with high-quality neoprene allowing for maximum flexibility and warmth. Freshwater rinse and lay flat to dry in shady area. Sun Shirts: The perfect shirt for playing in the sun and water. Light weight, moisture wicking and quick drying material keeps you cool while providing protection from the sun s damaging UVA and UVB rays. Hand wash…

Waterproof stretch fabric

Dynamic Systems, Inc. supplies slipcovers, fabrics by the yard or roll, waterproof coatings, spray adhesives, and foam-in-place accessories for fabric covering and waterproofing custom-molded cushions. Dartex™ Dartex™ is a 4-way stretch, weft-knit fabric with a waterproof polyurethane transfer coating. Protected against microfungi and bacteria. May be machine washed or dry…

What is silk used for today?

English Guignol is the main character in a French puppet show which has come to bear his name. Although often thought of as childrens entertainment, Guignols sharp wit and linguistic verve have always been appreciated by adults as well, as shown by the motto of a prominent Lyon troupe: Guignol amuses children… and witty adults. Laurent Mourguet, Guignols creator, was born into…

Upholstery cotton Fabric

Over the last year or so, I have learned a lot about upholstery. I thought that a few things that I have learned may help some of you DIYers out there, so here you go! All Things Thrifty’s top 10 upholstery tips. 1. You must use a fabric that is thick enough to pull hard . Does it need to be upholstery fabric specifically? No. I have upholstered a few items in canvas and it…