Types Of Upholstery Materials

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Flock (a substitute for traditional velvet)

This is an upholstery fabric with a polyester and cotton base (usually 35% cotton, 65% synthetic), on which nylon or nylon pile is electrostatically applied, which gives the flock a noble velvet surface. Flock meets all the basic requirements for furniture fabrics: comfort, beauty, reliability, durability. Flock fabric design (classic, modern, abstraction) can satisfy the taste of the most demanding customer. Most often knitted fabrics are used for the flock process, such as satin, twill, artificial cotton. Many of the self-adhesive backings in use today are highly solvent resistant and therefore good for dry cleaning. They are perfectly washable and in many cases contain anti-flammable substances.

Courtesan (Teflon flock)

State-of-the-art Teflon coated material. Represents a new generation of fabrics. Teflon coating makes it easy to remove grease, ink stains, coffee, etc. The courtesan is not afraid of the claws of pets, has high water-repellent and antistatic properties. The courtesan is available in a smooth and embossed design. Teflon is beautiful, reliable, durable and comfortable.

Jacquard

Unusual stuff. This is the brainchild of capricious and changeable fashion. Lovers of old tapestries will see noble classics in it, while fans of modernism will note its unusual texture. In jacquard, two different styles have merged: the relief pattern is laid on a canvas that is striking in natural colors. Add good strength characteristics here and you get an accurate portrait of one of the leaders in furniture fabrics. Jacquard is made from both cotton and synthetic or blended yarns (approximately 60% natural silk, 40% synthetic). In this case, the yarn can be multi-colored (more than 10 different colors of the thread are used), similar to a tapestry or monochromatic, onto which the pattern is subsequently stuffed.

Belgian Velor (Belgian Tapestry)

Centuries-old traditions of production, tenderness and reliability of texture, dozens of magnificent designs and hundreds of shades make this fabric attractive for true connoisseurs of home comfort. The durability of velor, supported by the use of advanced technologies, will allow their furniture to decorate your interior for years to come, reduce fatigue after a hard day.

Tapestry (Tapestri)

This name was given for the first time in Europe. The difference between jacquard and tapestry is insignificant. In fact, tapestry is the same jacquard, it is even woven on the same looms. The only difference is that about 10 different colors of thread are used in jacquard, while in tapestry there are much more and, as a rule, it is made from thicker and more expensive thread (100% cotton).

Shinill

It is a fabric that has been used in the industry for over 200 years. This is the name of a thread that has a soft, rounded surface. In the weaving process, the threads adhere tightly to each other and give the fabric the look and feel of velor. Today it is a direct competitor to velor. 95% of the producers of the latter work on synthetic threads, which is the exact opposite of the production of chinill. The process of velor production is much more complicated than chinilla, and accordingly the price of chinilla is much lower. A significant advantage of chinilla is that it can be produced in a much wider range of colors than velor. Chinilla thread can also be used in combination with jacquard and tapestry, giving a noble and pleasant appearance.

Leather

The skin appeals to all the senses: sight, touch, smell, and, above all, to the person's idea of himself. Most people think that leather is too expensive a material, although this is fundamentally wrong. Only becoming more perfect over time, leather is a timeless material. The leather is not only charming but also durable. It goes with any setting. Leather is a natural product, it breathes and adapts to temperature changes, which allows it to be comfortable at any time of the year. The colorful marks often found on the skin are not a defect (although many people think so). These color variations and various veins are the result of the life of the animal and give your furniture a unique character. That is why, when processing leather, such details are not masked or polished, but on the contrary,such leather is sometimes pressed to emphasize the attractiveness of its texture. During the processing, the leather is dyed with aniline dyes. Therefore, there are two types of leather: pure aniline and semi-aniline. If you need furniture for a room where children or pets live, choose semi-aniline (this kind of skin is more protected).