Upholstrey Fabric Information

• Chenille
• Cotton
• Jacquard
• Linen
• Macrosuede
• Nylon
• Olefin
• Polyester
• Rayon
• Velvet
• Wool

Chenille.

Developed from a technique used in the United States (19th Century) called Candle Wicking. Today, Chenille yarn is made in a (Leno Weave) of Cotton, Silk, Wool or manufactured fibres classified as a (Cut Pile.) As well, Chenille became one of the more popular fabrics during the “Deco Era”. More recently, it has made a resurgence as a fashion statement within contemporary design.

Cotton.

One of the most versatile fabrics available. Can be mixed with various blends, used for both household and industrial goods. Derived from the Mallow Family it is able to withstand high temperatures and can be laundered frequently. As well, it readily accepts various forms of dyes and colouring and is the basis for which Rayon is blended with both wool and linen.

Jacquard.

The original Jacquard loom was often regarded as one of the best machines ever made. The unique feature of Jacquard is its control of individual warp (Vertical) thread in forming the shed for each weft (Horizontal) thread.
You will find hundreds of these threads can be used to form detailed patterns on the loom. This allows for new designs and weaves to come into the market. Australia is producing some extremely well designed durable jacquards where overseas markets are taking notice.

Linen.

First extracted from the bark of the flax plant is one of the oldest fabric fibres. When harvested in late summer it produces the finest linen. Since the fibre is hollow it absorbs moisture and does not have the elasticity that most other fibres have. Linen repels lint, hair and other foriegn particles. Linen is often blended with cotton and nylon.

Macrosuede.

Is woven from the finest microdenier polyester yarns. Has excellent durability, easy to clean, excellent colour fastness and is often used in the commercial market due to its qualities.

Nylon.

As a synthetic fibre it is strong, elastic and abrasion resisitent. It was first produced in the United States in 1939. The raw materials to produce nylon are obtained from petroleum natural gas, air and water.

Olefin

Olefin (Polypropylene and polythylene) is a petroleum product derived from propylene and ethylene gases. Both fibres are resistant to Moisture. Olefin is strong, abrasion resisitant, colourfast and soil resistant. Its fibres have the lowest density of all manufactured fibres, making it very light weight.

Polyester.

Produced from fibre forming material made from elements derived from coal, air, water and petroleum. First produced in the United States in 1953. Polyester fibres are strong, abrasive ,crease and mildew resistant and retain its shape. As well it is washable.

Rayon.

A cellulose fibre, it is used to produce fabrics with a high absorbancy, Softness, dyabilty and drapabilty. Viscose is another form of rayon.

Velvet.

Velvet can made from various fibres wool,cotton,nylon. It can be made using the Double Cloth Method where two cloths are woven face to face with separate pile threads joining the two. The cross threads are placed either in a straight 'V' or by weaving the cross thread into three warp ends in each cloth making a 'W' pattern. The latter method creates a more stable pile. After weaving the pile ends are cut using a knife.

Wool.

Wool has unique characteristics that set it apart from other fibres. It resists dirt, flame resistant and absorbs water. As well, it is resistant to static electricity, tearing, pilling and crocking.