WINDOW TREATMENTS

RINGS AND HOOKS

1. )  CLIP-ON RINGS

 Clip-on curtain rings grip the curtain with spring-tension prongs. It comes in metal or plastic, round or oval, and in a variety of sizes.  The ring itself fits, attaches, or slides over a curtain rod. Unlike other types of rings, clip rings allow one to attach curtains that do not necessarily have attachment pieces. The clip clamps onto the fabric material of a curtain without any problem. Moreover, clip rings make it relatively easier to change the decor of the room because all it takes is to pry open the clips to remove a curtain and then attach another one.

2. )  PLAIN RINGS

These rings are made of metal, wood or plastic. It is hand stitched to the top of the curtain and then slid onto rods. It is sturdier than clip-on rings because it is sewn on the fabric itself. This type of curtain ring is always accompanied by a curtain rod.

3. )  EYELET RINGS

These consist of small curtain rings that slip over hooks eyelets inserted on the back of a curtain panel or header. For the best results, and its also one hook should be inserted on the back of each pleat curtain. These may be sewn directly to the curtains, or the hooks that have been sewn on the headers could be made to slip through the eyelets if these are big enough.

4. )  PIN-ON HOOKS

These hooks are pinned directly onto drapery or curtain headings. Pin hook curtain rings resemble fishing hooks and typically have a curved hook at one end and a sharp pin / end and the other end. It is worth noting that these rings are available in different styles including round, pointed, and longneck pin hooks. Round pin hook rings have a round top, while pin pointed hooks have a top shaped like the letter "V." 

5.) PLEATER HOOKS

These devices work with PLEATER tape sewn into the heading of the panel. The PLEATER tape has narrow, vertical pockets that open at the lower edge of the tape. When you insert the prongs into the pockets at regular intervals, you create pleats in the front of the curtain header. You can then hang the curtain from the track or ring tabs in the same manner as pin-on hooks. PLEATER hooks are available with two, three or four prongs so you can create a single, double or triple pleats.

6.) SLIP-ON HOOKS

          These hooks are used with open bottom drapery headings. These are pinch pleated drapes which are not sewn closed at the bottom of the heading. These hooks slip under the heading up and clamped around individual pleats.

FASTENERS

1. WOOD SCREWS

These have a coarser pitch (few threads per inch) than sheet metal or machine screws, and often have an unthreaded shank. The threadless shank allows the top piece of wood to be pulled flush against the under piece without getting caught on the threads. Some wood screws are tapered from tip to head, also. 

2.) TOGGLE BOLTS

The Toggle Bolt is a spring wing type hollow wall anchor designed for use in block, wallboard and other hollow base materials. The Toggle Bolt is a two-part assembly consisting of a machine screw and a wing toggle spring. 

3.) BOLTS MASONRY

Masonry bolts such as expansion anchors are made from a bolt and a nut inside a sleeve which is usually made of lead. They are usually used to install items into masonry, brick or concrete or other materials where threaded screws or bolts are not suitable. They are generally used for installing heavy-duty items into masonry, bricks and concrete, as the friction created between the bolt and the concrete is weighty enough to secure items with little force.

ACCESSORIES

1.) Wood Sockets

                          

The Classic range has sealers and a flame retardant in-tumescent coating applied to the back of the switches and is finished with two coats of lacquer giving a protective satin finish that can be waxed* to maintain its appearance. Predominantly use Oak which we stain for our warm Medium Oak and Rich Dark Oak. The Light Oak is finished in its natural state and will darken down over a period of time. Switch to Wood also produce a Limed Oak finish where we apply a Liming solution between 2 coats of lacquer thus stabilizing the Limed application and allowing for the switch to be cleaned with a clear furniture polish as you are able to with the rest of the wood switches and sockets.

2.) Finials
                                                      

Finials are the decorative pieces that attach to the rod ends. Most of the actual rod is covered by the curtains, so the finial is the most visible part of the rod. Finials can be simple or ornate, round or square, large or small, metal, wood or crystal.

Curtain rod finials can be seen to act much like a barometer of public taste. Many designs hark back to the gothic and neo-gothic of architectural finials, while other contemporary finials reflect minimalist, art nouveau and other traditional styles of décor. The use of different materials is as wide as the range of designs with brass, stainless steel, various woods and aluminium being employed with a variety of finishes such as ‘satin steel’ and 'antique brass'. The durability, strength and machinability of modern alloys have lent themselves to increasingly intricate and dazzling designs. 

3.) Extension Brackets

                                         

Extension brackets are accessories that are attached to walls in order to carry curtain rods.

4.) Extension Plate

                                    

A wood plank that lays ‑at on top of a concrete or masonry foundation or wall that supports a floor or ceiling joist.  The band joist and sill plate are the set of boards (in wood frame houses), or blocks (in a brick house) that sit on top of the foundation wall and run in a band around the house.

5.) Lead Weights
                                               

Lead weights are used when curtains flare out and won't stay put. Sewing a covered drapery weight just inside the hem will help the curtains stay in position and improve the hang for a classic look. Lead weights also help prevent your curtains from blowing in the wind and keep them looking their best.

6.) Chain Weights


                                                        

A series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads.

WINDOW TREATMENTS AND ACCESSORIES

1.) DRAPERY LINERS

Drapery Liners are used to protect draperies, adding to their durability and longevity; provide added insulation in colder climates; and block sunlight that can damage or fade fabrics and disturb sleeping occupants. Lining can be used to give weight to be lighter, thinner fabrics, helping them hang better.

     a.) Sateen Milium - either white or gray / silver in color. Eliminates inter-lining but is twice the  cost of sateen.

     b.) Sateen - most lined draperies with this, it may have to be interlined.

   c.) Glosheen or colored Sateen - used for lining but is generally interlined with white flannel.

2.) POLE TREATMENTS

Pole treatments lend a nice, airy feeling to a room with drapery hanging just below the pole with rings, or drapery fabric fully gathered on the pole. Large poles can be brass, painted or stained wood, whirred with fabric, with decorative finials end, or even papered wall.

3.) VALANCES

A valance is a horizontal soft treatments made of fabric that is mounted across the top of a window. It hangs across the top of a window, adding softness,  color , and pattern to a hard architectural  element . Purely decorative, a valance helps establish a room's style. At its most basic, a slip of fabric can be attached to a rod with clip rings. They can have embellishments such as trimmings, braid, ribbon and tassels. Valances can be attached to a board mounted with velcro, staples, tacks, or hung on a rod depending on the style of headings used.

4.) SCARF

A scarf is a long piece of fabric, usually designed to drape across the top of a window and to hang to the floor on either side. Scarves can be hung on a decorative rod, through or with sconces drapery holdbacks at the top of a window. Scarves are good decorating solutions for odd sized windows that can not be dressed with standard window size fashions. They add a designer look to panels and draperies.

5.) PELMETS CORNICE AND BOARD

A  pelmet  or a cornice board  is a framework placed above a window, used to conceal curtain fixtures. These can be used decoratively (to hide the curtain rod) and also help insulate the window by preventing  convection currents . It is similar in appearance to a  valance , which performs the same function but is made of fabric. A pelmet can be made of plywood, and are painted or fabric covered. Like a valance, cornice a team can appear alone or with another treatment. 

6.) LAMBREQUINS

The lambrequin is a valence that comes further down on each side of the window, and often has a curvy, sculptural shape to it. Lambrequins are also usually stand-alone window treatments that extends all the way down either side of the window as well across the top, framing the windows on three sides.

7.) SWAG

A swag or festoon is a single or a double draping of fabric across the top of a window. It is hung from a cornice foundation and adds a striking accent to curtains. Layering a coordinating solid printed over swag curtains will bring all the colors of your room together to create a romantic focal point.

8.) JABOTS

A Jabot is a vertical  pleated  piece of  window treatments  used with  festoons  or swags along the top of a window. The usual purpose of a jabot is to hide the seams between individual swags, though treatments for their swag with only one purpose is simply decorative.  Visually, they represent a continuation of the swag over the ends of a pole, and are always made of the same fabric decorator on the facing side as the swag itself. Jabots are often lined, however with a different style or color of the fabric which is then revealed along its bottom edge with each pleat.

9.) TIE-BACKS

Tiebacks are soft loops of fabric, cord, chain or other material that holds back drapes. They tie around the drape itself, either centering it or pulling it off to the side and tying it to a vertical rod. This allows a bigger view outside and more natural light to enter the room. Tiebacks are extremely common in curtains and drapes that do not use rings, since those are hard to open.

TRIMMINGS

TRIM- moldings applied around the interior and exterior window and door openings to cover the gap between the frame or jamb on the wall

1. BALLS - may be in silk, cotton, wood, and crystals.

2. FRINGE - is an ornamental  textile trim  applied to an edge of an  item such as those of drapery or tapestry 

Fringe originated as a way of preventing a cut piece of fabric from unraveling when a hemming was not used. Several strands of weft threads would be removed, and the remaining warp threads would be twisted or braided together to prevent unraveling.

3. BRAID-  (also referred to as a plait) is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair. Compared with the process of weaving, which usually involves two separate, perpendicular groups of strands (warp and weft), a braid is usually long and narrow, with each component strand functionally equivalent in zigzagging forward through the overlapping mass of the others. The most common is a flat braid, solid, three-stranded structure.

4. Edging 

• PIPING- cord covered with bias binding and used as decorative edging.

• WELTING- a strip of leather sewn into the seam between the sole and the upper of a shoe to strengthen the joining. a strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it.

• RUFFLES- An ornamental or gathered goffered frill of lace or other cloth on a garment

• PLEATS- fold is a type of fabric formed by doubling back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference. Pleats are categorized as pressed, that is, ironed or otherwise heat-set into a sharp crease, or unpressed, falling in soft folds rounded. Pleats sewn into place are called tucks.

RODS

Rods are used to support the curtains. The curtains are usually hung on rods which are attached to the walls. Decorative curtain rods can be found in several metals and metal finishes — bronze, silver, gold and pewter, to name a few — and are also available in wood and wood-look finishes. Another consideration when choosing a curtain rod is the size; while the width of the rod corresponds to the size of the window, the diameter of the rod depends on the size and weight of the window treatments and your personal taste. The use of coordinating hardware to hang your decorative rods creates a uniform look.

1.) CURTAIN RODS FLAT

These rods carry an adjustable poles, often featuring ornamental end caps (finials), that attaches to the wall with brackets. It is drawn manually and curtains may be shirred onto the rod or hung by hooks. 

2.) CAFE RODS

These rods are similar to sash-rods, but larger in circumference. In addition, they are intended to stick out from the wall slightly, rather than lying flat against the surface sash-like rods. Sash-like rods, they are meant to be used with curtains that start slightly above the window and end slightly below it. Ideal for kitchen windows or any window where shorter curtains are required.

3.) WOOD POLES 

Wood Poles are mainly used for decorative purposes. Wood poles can be purchased prefinished in a large variety of stains and paints, or can be purchased unfinished. They come in many styles, including fluted - A very popular choice, because the grooves give a two-tone look. Its curtains are attached with the use of rings.

4.) SASH RODS

They are thinner than other types of curtain rods and are also quite decorative. These are intended to be placed slightly above the top of the window and the curtain should hang slightly below the bottom. For this reason, homeowners choosing to use these curtain rods must purchase a curtain that is longer than the actual window.

5.) TENSION RODS

These rods are best for lightweight curtains and tight spaces, rubber-tip tension rods contain a spring mechanism that holds the rod in place within a recessed window frame.

6.) CUSTOM

Custom Rods are bent rods that are screwed directly onto the wall. Panels wrap around the curved sides, making this a good solution for blocking out light and extra corner view from the window ends. 

7.) TRAVERSE RODS 

If you intend to open and close your drapes frequently, choose a traverse rod. Panels hang from drapery pins or hooks, which attach to plastic carriers hidden on the inner side of the rod. To draw drapes, you pull a cord or wand instead of tugging at the drapes themselves. Traverse rods are practical for heavier draperies, especially Pinch-pleated styles. Split (or center) draw is the most common operation, but drapes can draw only to the right or the left. 

REFERENCES:

Rings & Hooks, Fasteners:

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Curtain Hanging Hooks and Rings for Your Window Treatments. (2013, October 06). Retrieved February 24, 2017, from http://homewindowscreens.com/window-treatments/curtain-hooks-and-rings-for-hanging-your-window-treatment/

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Accessories:

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Treatments and Accessories:

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Trimmings:

Wikipedia. (2016). Reference Fringe Trim . Retrieved on February 25, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fringe_(trim)

Wikipedia. (2017). Reference Braid . Retrieved on February 25, 2017
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braid 

Mood Fabrics. (2017). Reference Piping trim. Retrieved on February 25, 2017
http://www.moodfabrics.com/trims/piping.html 

Sailrite. (2001-2017). Reference Decorative Piping trim . Retrieved on February 25, 2017
http://www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-Decorative-Piping-Trim-1-4-Linen-Black-Stripe 

Wikipedia. (2017). Reference Pleats . Retrieved on February 25, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleat

Rods:

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Kietzman, S. (2017, February 1). What Are Different Types of Rods? Retrieved February 25, 2017, from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-different-types-of-curtain-rods.html 

Types of Curtain Rods. (nd). Retrieved February 25, 2017, from http://www.bestwindowtreatments.com/infotypesofcurtainrods.html 

TASK DELEGATIONS:

Atienza, Bettina- Rods

Ballesteros, Chrismarie- Accessories

Gonzaga, Jasmine- Treatments and Accessories

Judilla, Amadelle- Trimmings

Yu, Winona- Rings and Hooks, Fasteners

FABRICS

SEERSUCKER FABRIC (#69)

Seersucker fabric originated in India. The name comes from the phrase “shir o shakar” in Hindi, which means milk and sugar, and refers to the two textures in the fabric. Seersucker fabric was later brought to the Western world by Muslim traders. It became popular in British colonies as a material worn in warm climates.

In the United States, the fabric was originally thought of as a cheap material worn by lower class citizens. When college students began to wear the fabric to make an ironic statement, it became popular among the higher classes. Seersucker suits became popular in the southern United States, as the lightweight pants and shirts made seersucker an ideal fabric for the hot Southern climate.

Seersucker fabric is both light, breathable and durable. It is woven such that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance with distinctive stripes woven in. Seersucker fabrics are generally made from cotton or a cotton blend. The uneven texture causes the fabric to sit away from the skin, allowing for air circulation. As an added benefit, because of its wrinkled texture, seersucker fabric is machine washable and does not need to be ironed.

REFERENCE:

Howell, S. (2010, September 25). How Is Seersucker Fabric Made? Retrieved February 10, 2017, from https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-is-seersucker-fabric-made/

SERGE FABRIC (#70)

Serge is a twill weave fabric, similar to gabardine, with distinctive diagonal ridges, a result of the two-up and two-down weaving process. Extremely durable and sturdy, serge fabric has a classic, dressy look, drapes especially well and is quite flexible.

The word "serge" is derived from the Greek serikos, meaning "silken". Evidence of serge fabric dates back to a piece of the fabric found in the tomb of Charlemagne, possibly a gift from the Byzantine empire during the 8th century and thought to have originated in China sometime before that. Originally possessed only by nobility and the upper class, serge fabric began to be manufactured by the French in the 1500s, using premium English wool. Wool serge is especially popular in military uniforms and suits, as the material drapes very well, can be worn comfortably for extended periods of time, and can be made in a variety of weights for different climates. 

Silk serge fabric is typically used as a lining, as the soft material wears well against the skin and the natural resiliency of serge allows for the insides of coats and jackets to be adequately protected. Serge is typically though of as a premium fabric, as its durability, flexibility, ease of wear and range of weights lend it to be a perfect choice for dressy yet frequently worn garments.

REFERENCE:

Fabric Information: Serge. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2017, from https://www.nyfashioncenterfabrics.com/pages/serge-fabric-information

SHANTUNG FABRIC

Similar to dupioni, silk shantung fabric is a heavier, premium silk, featuring a lightly pebbled surface and ribbed effect that contrasts pleasingly with silks of lighter weights. With some silk shantung selections, the warp and weft are of different colors, providing its own contrasting iridescence. Originating in the Shantung province in China, this fabric is extremely versatile.

Silk shantung offers crisp adaptability and subtle luster that make it a popular choice in dresses, suits and coats for all occasions. It's also a commonly used silk in the crafting of exquisite Indian saris and suits. Although silk shantung fabric can be washed, we recommend that it be dry cleaned to help preserve the signature, crisp authority the material is known for.

REFERENCE:

Silk Shantung Fabric Facts and Information. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2017, from https://www.nyfashioncenterfabrics.com/pages/silk-shantung-fabric-information

VELOUR FABRIC

 Knitted fabric or textile similar to velvet. It is usually made from cotton but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester. Its use can be for upholstery and clothing due to its warm, and colorful style. Also, used for dance wear for the ease of movement it affords.

Sometimes, it is confused with velvet suede,and chamois.

REFERENCE:

Apparel Search Company. (1999-2017). Retrieve February 11,2017 from http://www.apparelsearch.com/definitions/fabric/velour_fabric_definition.htm

VELVET FABRIC (#73)

Form of textile that is woven on a special type of loom that is a tufted fabric which the cut threads are very distributed for its given distinct feel. Its counterpart in fabric is the velour. Velvet is expensive type of fabric.

REFERENCE:

Apparel Search Company. (1999-2017). Retrieve February 11,2017 from http://www.apparelsearch.com/definitions/fabric/velour_fabric_definition.htm

VELVETEEN FABRIC

A type of fabric with a single weft and is similar to velvet yet generally much softer and used for apparel. Filling pile cloth in which the pile is made by cutting an extra set of filling yarn which weave in a float formation. This is often mercerized with a durable finish. Its is strong and take hard wear, can be laundered, dyed, and printed. 


REFERENCE:

Textile Glossary. (2017). Retrieve February 11,2017 from http://www.textileglossary.com/terms/velveteen.html

VOILE FABRIC

A light transparent fabric of plain weave cotton-like with twist yarns in a high yarn count construction. Its appearance is similar to organdy and organza. Voile is sheer and very light-weight usually made with cylindrical combed yarns.

Glossary. (2017). Retrieve February 11,2017 from http://www.textileglossary.com/terms/velveteen.html

SURAH FABRIC

A light weight, lustrous twill weave constructed fabric with a silk-like hand. Surah is the fabric of ties, dresses, and furnishings. It is available in silk, polyester, and rayon. A silk, rayon, or synthetic fiber woven in a twill (2 up and 2 down) that is soft and flexible, lightweight and lustrous. It has a noticeable twill on the fabric and wrinkles easily. Underlining can help to prevent wrinkling, as well as to prevent slipping at the seams. Some have a tendency to water spot. It is very similar to "foulard", but heavier.

REFERENCE:

Surah Fabric. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.textileglossary.com/terms/surah.html

SWISS FABRIC

A lightweight, sheer cotton or cotton blend fabric with a plain weave with a small dot flock-like pattern either printed on the surface of the fabric, or woven into the fabric. Dots could be a single color or multicolored. Placed regularly or irregularly on a semi-sheer usually crisp fabric which may or may not be permanent. First made on hand looms in Switzerland and some still is. It is made in 32' widths. The lappet is the most permanent. When hand woven with a swivel attachment the dots are tied in by hand on the back of the cloth. End-uses for this fabric include blouses, dresses, baby clothes, and curtains.

REFERENCE:

Dotted Swiss. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.textileglossary.com/terms/dotted-swiss.html

TAFFETA FABRIC

Taffeta counts as one of the richest and most superior fabrics. It consists of a wide range of varieties, from soft to stiff, lightweight to medium-weight, sheer to opaque, plaids, prints, and iridescent cloth. Especially popular for its gleam and glossiness, this fabric is made primarily from silk. It is a tightly woven, plain weave material. Consisting of high-twist filament yarn, both the warp and filling in taffeta have approximately an equal number of yarns. It is woven mainly from silk, traditionally a purely silk-made fabric. However, today, it is made using synthetic fibers too, like a blend of silk and polyester, or from combinations with rayon, polyester, acetate, and nylon.

 Taffeta is made from a plain weave. The warp and weft in its weave forms a simple criss-cross pattern, resembling a checker board. More weaves per inch make it a tightly woven fabric with less seam slippage.

REFERENCE:

The Properties, Types, and Uses of Taffeta Fabric. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/properties-of-taffeta-fabric.html

TARTAN FABRIC

Tartan is a unique art form and conventionally a textile design comprising woven bands or stripes of various colours and widths, the design sequence being the same in both directions of the fabric - with some exceptions - and normally producing a square pattern which is generally - but not necessarily - symmetrical about defined pivot points or stripes.

This arrangement creates a recognisable pattern or 'sett' which is repeated across the width (weft) and length (warp) of the material. Where bands of differing colours cross, intermediate hues are formed and the pattern can be modified by the addition of finer lines of the same or contrasting colours.

Reference:

Tartan . (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.tartansauthority.com/tartan/tartan-today/tartan-design/what-is-a-tartan/

TERRY CLOTH (#79)

It is familiar as the material that is used for bath towels and washcloths. It is a type of fabric with a plush texture that is soft to the touch and has highly absorbent qualities. Terry cloth features a high loop pile, which may be on one or both sides of the fabric. Clothing manufacturers often use terry cloth to make garments, such as the classic bath robe and slippers, as well as athletics warm-up suits and exercise gear.

Origin

The first terry cloth appeared in France in 1841 and was handmade from silk. This original fabric gave it the label of terry from the French word "tirer," meaning to pull out or through. Following this, John Bright began manufacturing woolen terry cloth in England in 1845. Samuel Holt manufactured the fabric now known as terry cloth in 1848, using cotton for the first time. He patented his fabric in both Britain and the United States, and began mass-producing it at his plant in Paterson, New Jersey in 1864.

Types of Terry Cloth

Cotton is the principal material used to manufacture terry cloth, but it may also include polyester, rayon, linen, or blends of spandex or Lycra to add stretch. There are generally four types of terry cloth fabrics.

Standard Terry Cloth

Standard terry cloth has the loosely woven loops on both sides of the fabric that is recognizable in household towels. Usually woven from cotton or a cotton-polyester blend, this type of terry cloth is very plush and absorbent. Because the plush thread loops are straight lines, damage may unspool it and leave barren spots on the fabric.

Common Use: Hand towels, Bath towels and Robes 

French Terry Cloth

Although it uses the same manufacturing process, French Terry cloth has no loops on one side of the fabric. It is a medium to lightweight material that is more elastic than standard terry cloth. The absorbency and plush texture of French terry cloth makes it a popular choice for casual wear and sports clothes.

Common Use: Blankets, Diapers, Sports Clothes and Track Suits 

Micro Terry Fleece

Micro terry fleece has tightly woven loops on both sides of the fabric. Unlike other types of terry cloth, the manufacture of micro terry fleece primarily uses polyester and includes no natural fibers. This makes the cloth extremely soft and increases its absorbency. The density of the weave makes it practical for warm outer garments and baby clothes.

Common Use: Diapers and Soft Washcloths

Knit Terry Cloth

Knit terry cloth has similar properties to French terry cloth and resembles it by having loops on only one side of the fabric. Knit terry cloth consists of interlocking loops of yarn bound together. This gives it the soft texture and stretchy qualities of knitted fabrics, with the absorbency of terry cloth.

Common Use: Blankets, Diapers, Sports Clothes and Track Suits 

REFERENCE:

(2016, March 10). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.ebay.com/gds/What-is-Terry-Cloth-/10000000178758813/g.html

TICKING FABRIC (#80)

Ticking is a cotton or linen textile that is tightly woven for durability and to prevent down feathers from poking through the fabric, and used to cover mattresses and bed pillows. It commonly has a striped design, in muted colors such as brown, grey or blue, and occasionally red or yellow, against a plain, neutral background.

Although traditionally used for mattresses and pillows, the material has found other uses, such as serving as a backing for quilts, coverlets and other bedding. It is sometimes woven with a twill weave.

Ticking is no longer restricted to a utility fabric and has found uses in interior decorating styles intending to evoke a homespun or industrial aesthetic. Modern uses for ticking include furniture upholstery, pillow covers, tablecloths, placemats, decorative basket liners, and curtains. Occasionally, lighter weight percale cloth is printed with a striped pattern made to resemble ticking fabric, and used to make garments.

                                                

                       furniture upholstery                                               pillow cover

                    

                              place mat                                                              curtain

REFERENCE:

Ticking. (2016, March 2). Retrieved February 11, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticking

TWEED FABRIC (#81)

Tweed fabric is part of the textured woolens family of fabrics. These fabrics are usually woven in a combination of two or more colors or a combination of two or more of the same color. The origin of these tweed fabrics is tied to the Tweed River, which flows along the border between England and Scotland. Generally tweeds are named for the area for which they are made, such as Harris, Shetland, Donegal, and Bannockburn. Others such as herringbone or houndstooth are known for their physical characteristics.  These give the characteristically rough look associated with tweed. Tweed follows the fabric characteristics of the textured woolens.

Woolen yarns are made from carded wool, which is thick and full of un-straightened fibers. It is warm and flexible. Tweed is typically woven in a twill weave.  Twill has diagonal ribs crossing the fabric, like the pattern on blue jeans. 

Dyes are traditionally earth-tone and made locally, producing a wide range of color depending on where the tweed is from. Specific regions often have their own trademarked tweed, made with local wool and dyed a particular color. Harris Tweed from Scotland and Donegal Tweed from Ireland are probably the most well-known variants.

Characteristics of Tweed Fabric:

• Many are firmly woven

• Easy to sew

• Durable

• Moisture resistant

• Many are bulky

• Can be damaged with improper pressing techniques

• Frequently have a rough surface which can hide stitching irregularities  

              

                            Donegal Tweed                                          Harris Tweed

                       

                         Shetland Tweed                                       Bannockburn Tweed

        

REFERENCE:

Gadis, P. (n.d.). Tweed Fabric – Textured Woolen Creations. Retrieved February 11, 2017, from http://www.the-sewing-partner.com/tweed-fabric.html

Understanding Tweed Fabric. (n.d.). Retrieved February 11, 2016, from http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/tweed-fabric-transcript/

                                                             SHARKSKIN

                                       

Sharkskin fabric has long been considered a highly desirable material that works well for all sorts of applications, some of them practical and some purely cosmetic. Known for having a smooth finish and unique weave, this fabric may be used for everything from sporting and marine equipment to clothing and accessories.
In most cases, sharkskin can be defined as a woven blend of smooth wool. More correctly, it is a smooth worsted fabric that often has a soft texture and a two-toned woven appearance to the worsted fabric. Usually, this two tone appearance is achieved by employing what is referred to as a basketweave, and can use both white and colored fibers. This creates a pattern where the different colored threads run diagonal to each other.
Typically, this material is made with the use of rayon or acetate, or as a blend of the two. Because both fabric options already have a relatively smooth texture, the combination results in the finish that sharkskin fabric is known for. Also, this creates a fabric option that can be laundered at home with the greatest of ease.

                                                              SHEETING

 

A  flat-woven textile that is used on a bed between the occupant of a bed and the warm blanket above. It is generally a rectangle of broadloomed fabric, meaning it is made without a center seam. Bed sheets have hems at top and bottom. The selvages, or finished edges of the woven sheet as it is made on the loom are used as side seams and thus there is no need for hemming on the sides. Today, the bed sheet comes as part of a set of bed linens that match in color, fabric, and detail and includes the fitted sheet (to cover the mattress), the flat sheet and at least one pillow case.

The bed sheet may be made of a variety of fibers, including linen, cotton, synthetics (often blended with natural fibers such as cotton) and occasionally silk. Bed sheets are made of a wide variety of fabrics. Particularly popular is percale, a closely-woven plain weave of all cotton or cotton-polyester blend that is smooth, cool, and comfortable against the skin. Also of plain weave but more coarsely woven than percale is muslin. In winter months flannel sheets, which are woven with nappy cotton fibers, provides additional warmth. Silky, satiny bed sheets, generally woven of synthetics (silk is very expensive) are a novelty. Linen is also occasionally used for bed sheeting but is not generally commercially available in this country as linen is not processed in the United States. Linen sheeting is either imported from Eastern Europe or Britain.

                                                      STRETCH WOVEN 

                                

Stretch woven fabrics are woven fabrics with the addition of spandex fibre. Compared to knitted fabrics, stretch wovens tend to be used in more structured garments with the stretch often adding to the comfort of the garment. lightweight, soft plain weave fabric with a slightly brushed surface. The fabric is often printed, usually in a floral pattern. Challis is most often seen in fabrics made of cotton, wool, or rayon. Chambray. A plain woven fabric that can be made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers, but is most commonly cotton.

REFERENCE:

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-sharkskin-fabric.htm
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-5/Bed-Sheet.html
http://knitwit.com.au/product-category/stretch-wovens/

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