ere`s a simple guide to upholstery fabrics, provided by the Furniture Information Council, based in High Point, N.C.:
– Basket weave: A plain, straight in-and-out weave similar to that used in baskets.
– Batik: A pattern made by dyeing fabric that has been treated in some sections.
– Brocade: A heavy, luxurious, formal fabric with an intricate, raised design woven into it.
– Chintz: A crisp cotton fabric usually treated with a glaze to give it a polished look.
– Corduroy: A cotton velvet with pile cut into small ridges or cords known as wales.
– Crewel: A traditional embroidered pattern of brightly colored yarns on linen, cotton or wool backing.
– Damask: Lustrous woven fabric used for formal upholstery applications. Patterns and colors show up in reverse on the back side of the fabric.
– Flame stitch: A brocade fabric woven in a zigzag pattern to resemble a flickering flame.
– Jute: Tan-colored cellulose fiber material used in webbing, backing and other areas of upholstery and carpeting.
– Leather: Animal hides that are cured, split, graded, buffed and embossed or grained for extra texture.
– Moire: Silk or silk-look fabric with a satin surface that has a pattern of random wavy lines.
– Satin: Lustrous, smooth fabric, often of silk or acetate, with long surface threads woven for sheen.
– Silk: Rich natural fiber that may be smooth or textured with a glow or sheen.
– Silkscreen print: Process used to create multicolored patterns.
– Tapestry: Luxurious woven fabric with an intricate design usually illustrating a story.
– Tweed: Heavyweight basket weave, usually of wool or wool-like synthetic fabric, with flecks of contrasting colors interwoven.
– Velvet: A pile fabric with deep softness created by densely woven loops that are clipped close to the fabric body. –
