Jacquard, Damask and Tapestry: A Guide to Woven Decorative Fabrics
Jacquard is a weave, not a fibre. How damask, brocade and tapestry differ — and which one suits your sofa, chairs or curtains.
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Jacquard is a weave, not a fibre. How damask, brocade and tapestry differ — and which one suits your sofa, chairs or curtains.
Curtain lining, block-out and coated backing solve different problems. What pass counts mean, and which option each room actually needs.
How cotton, polycotton and synthetic upholstery fabrics compare on feel, durability, cleaning and cost — and when each is the right pick.
Outdoor, patio and indoor fabrics are built for different lives. What solution-dyed really means, and where each one belongs.
A step-by-step metric method for working out how many metres you need to reupholster a chair or sofa, with worked examples.
A practical shortlist of upholstery fabrics that survive claws, fur and accidents — plus the ones to avoid in a pet household.
Velvet, chenille and bouclé look alike in a showroom but behave very differently at home. How to choose for your lounge.
What Martindale rub count measures, what the numbers mean, and the minimum figure to look for on domestic and commercial seating.
A start-to-finish guide to choosing upholstery fabric in South Africa: fibres, weaves, durability ratings, care and budget.
Cotton, linen, velvet, leather and more — a quick tour of the upholstery materials worth considering for your next project.