Archive for August 2nd, 2007

What is Chintz?

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Chintz are glazed cotton fabric often printed with figurative and large flower designs and is named from the Hindu word meaning spotted. Some glazes wash out in laundering but others ... Read more..

All About Drapery Linings

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In ancient times, windows are more often than not mere slits or holes in the wall and the homemakers took to covering these holes with oiled linens and cloths. This ... Read more..

Caring For Your Fabrics

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Materials and dyes vary between manufacturers and products so for best results, it is recommended to test a sample before washing or dry cleaning the entire piece itself. The following ... Read more..

Facts About Silk Fabric

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Silk, with its shimmer and luster that no other fabric can match the qualities of this rich fabric is so coveted by many of us starting from its discovery up ... Read more..

Crypton Fabric Cleaning Basics

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Posted in Fabrics | No Comments »

There is nothing unusual about the normal care of Crypton. Like any beautiful textile, Crypton must be cleaned on a regular basis. Since dirt and dust build up on fabric, ... Read more..