Types Of Fabrics

Drapery fabric characteristics

Drapery fabric can be any type of fabric that is used for window coverings or treatments. Almost any fabric can be used for draperies, but not all fabric is suitable for every application. Light, airy sheers come in easy-care synthetics, but they lack the privacy of heavier drapery fabric and need to be gathered to triple fullness to look attractive. Fabric-backed vinyl looks…

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Cotton characteristics and properties

Cotton is often called the king of fibers because of it s wide array of uses and popularity around the world. Currently it accounts for more than 50 percent of all fibers used for apparel and home furnishings in the US. The earliest evidence of cotton fabrics in use dates back to 3 BC in India and South America. Cotton cultivation then spead to Egypt, China and the South Pacific…

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