Fabrics for apparel and furnishing

Viscose quality

Production of textile industry in India

What types of fabric?

Went to International Silks and Woolens to buy fabric for a dress. However there is s much fabric in the store that I was so overwhelmed. I avoided getting help as if I was avoiding the plague because I just could not even narrow down what type of fabric I wanted. the colors and pattern in this fabric caught my eye, but it was a sheer fabric so really what would I do with it?…

Viscose Clothing

H&M and Zara/Inditex Partner with Canopy to Transform Clothing’s Impacts on Species, Forests and Climate Vancouver, BC: April 2, 2014 — Today, the world’s two largest clothing brands are making commitments to eliminate ancient and endangered forests from all of their rayon and viscose clothing. The companies, retail and design leaders H&M and Zara/Inditex, developed…

Fabric Stores Ohio

Jo-Ann: Making Quite an Impression for More than 70 Years Originally a small cheese shop in Cleveland, Ohio, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has become one of America s most exciting retail brands. And with more than 850 stores in 49 states, we re also one of the biggest. Bursting with fabrics, craft supplies and inspiration, Jo-Ann is creativity personified. But our company…

Are nylon Jackets warm

Nylon tricot is a kind of knitted fabric that is often used for lingerie or as a lining material. The word tricot Threads may all look the same, except for the color difference. Before you buy or use thread for your next project, a When looking for outdoor apparel that will keep you warm, you have a couple of cool choices: Thinsulate and Thermolite. Both are When dressing for…

Non-Woven Landscape fabric

What is landscape fabric? Landscape fabric is a material placed around trees, flowers or shrubs to stop weeds and promote plant growth, without chemicals. It blocks sunlight so weeds can t grow, but it s also permeable so air and moisture can nourish your plants. Professionals have used it for years, and now it s growing in popularity among home gardeners and landscapers. Is…

Polyester Brocade Fabric

Gone are the days of shopping in the upholstery section when you are looking for brocades. The Brocades in the Cosplay Fabrics by Yaya Han collection all feature 3-dimensional richly woven fabrics in a variety of patterns and colors. In addition to traditional brocade patterns, the lineup also includes a unique Peacock Brocade with a feathery design in beautiful shades of blue…

Large Print Upholstery Fabric

There are those of us that have great difficulty visualizing a makeover, be it with interiors, paint color, or even upholstery. I often hear the musings from our customers, “I love this fabric, but what would it look like on my chair/sofa/ottoman?” For a quick illustration, check out the two different sets of dining chairs below. Let’s think critically. Looking at the two sets…

Growth Of textile industry

Textiles and clothing is a diverse sector that plays an important role in the European manufacturing industry, employing 1.7 million people and generating a turnover of EUR 166 billion. The sector has undergone radical change recently to maintain its competitiveness with a move towards products with higher value added. Textiles and clothing legislation Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011…

Teal Brocade Fabric

AAdministrators of service provider, educational, and federal networks share a vital and growing need to use network resources to their fullest potential. That requires efficient operations based on comprehensive, operationally current data. Network visibility products from Brocade are helping these and other organizations achieve this vital goal. The increasing use of video…

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…