Types upholstery of fabrics and their characteristics
In the modern textile industry there is a huge variety of fabrics for furniture upholstery. Some of them have already sunk into oblivion, and vice versa, after the development and innovations in weaving, new and more practical types of furniture fabrics are appearing.
Today we want to introduce you to the main types of upholstery fabrics, and also to tell you what advantages and disadvantages they have.
Jacquard is one of the most popular strong furniture fabrics, which dates back to the 19th century. The fabric received its name in honor of the Frenchman Joseph Marie Jacquard, who created a unique loom that can create complex weaving and patterns. Since then, jacquard fabric has taken a solid place in furniture production. And it's not surprising, because the beautiful appearance, elegance, unique drawings, texture, combined with excellent density, high performance, unpretentiousness in the care make it irreplaceable. Among the shortcomings can be noted sensitivity to claws of domestic animals.
Velor is a furniture fabric with a velvety texture. It is created by combining 5 kinds of natural and synthetic threads that provide its hairiness, softness, smoothness and such attractive appearance. This kind of upholstery fabric is distinguished by its rich color scheme, not toxicity, easy maintenance. Among the minuses of the fabric can be identified susceptibility to abrasion, so it is recommended to use a fabric for furniture, which is less often in use.
Chenille is a kind of upholstery that is made by twisting a fluffy and simple thread in a spiral, which provides it with such strength and durability. Often used in combination with jacquard and tapestry, creating a variety of designs and color solutions. Hypoallergenicity, high wear resistance, medium price segment have made this furniture fabric the leader in the market. However, the capriciousness in cleaning, not resistance to wet spots, incompetence to innovative technologies gradually displace it from the furniture arena.
A mat is a fashionable upholstery material, the weaving of threads in which form squares. This furniture fabric in recent years is gaining increasing popularity due to its strength, reliability, resistance to ultraviolet rays and external influences, a large color palette. Upholstered furniture made of matting perfectly keeps the form, looks stylish, practical, cozy and perfectly fit into almost any interior.
Microfiber is the upholstery fabric of the new generation. The unique technology of manufacturing ultra-thin fibers gives a number of advantages such as pleasant tactile properties, strength, resistance to the influence of aggressive agents, breathability, ease of cleaning, suitable for all forms of furniture. Among the shortcomings can be mentioned the motive of nap.
Flock is the technology of creating furniture fabrics, which came to us from China. It is created by applying a pile to a dense woven base covered with a special compound. Flock is famous for its high wear resistance, softness, unpretentiousness in care, resistance to claws of domestic animals. However, it should be taken into account that he absorbs odors more than others, and has electrostatic properties.
Eco-leather is an excellent alternative to natural skin. Upholstery material of the new generation, which has absorbed a number of advantages: durability, resistance to ignition, low cost, moisture resistance, non-toxicity, ease of cleaning. Of the disadvantages can be identified sensitivity to scratches and other mechanical damage. Products made of eco-leather will perfectly fit in both the home interior and office.
