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14 Textiles for Interiors 273<br />
Objectives 273<br />
Key Terms Related to Textiles 273<br />
Interiors Product Classifications 274<br />
Decorative <strong>Fabrics</strong> 274<br />
Soft Floor Coverings 274<br />
Table 14.1: Widely Used Interiors <strong>Fabrics</strong> 275<br />
Manufactured Products 276<br />
Residential and Commercial Interiors 277<br />
Table 14.2: The Association for Contract<br />
Textiles Performance Guidelines 278<br />
Interior Decorators and Interior<br />
Designers 278<br />
Flammability 278<br />
Upholstery 279<br />
Upholstery Fabric on Furniture 280<br />
Table 14.3: Examples of Standard<br />
Performance Specifications for <strong>Woven</strong><br />
Upholstery <strong>Fabrics</strong> 280<br />
Table 14.4: Upholstery <strong>Fabrics</strong> In-Use<br />
Application Terms 281<br />
Flame Resistance of Upholstered<br />
<strong>Fabrics</strong> 283<br />
Textile Connection: Ottoman 283<br />
Filling and Padding of Upholstered<br />
Furniture 283<br />
Care and Maintenance of Upholstery<br />
<strong>Fabrics</strong> 284<br />
The Environment 284<br />
Table 14.5: Upholstery Cleaning Codes 284<br />
Carpet 285<br />
Table 14.6: Factors to Consider When<br />
Evaluating Carpet Quality 286<br />
How Carpets Are Made 286<br />
Other Methods of Manufacturing<br />
Carpets 288<br />
Types of Carpet Pile 288<br />
Carpet Construction Terms 290<br />
Fibers, Yarns, Dyeing, Printing, and Finishing<br />
for Carpets 291<br />
Carpet Underlay 293<br />
Carpet Flammability 293<br />
Traffic Classifications 294<br />
E X T E N D E D C O N T E N T S<br />
A xiv F<br />
Table 14.7: Carpet Traffic Ratings 294<br />
Carpet Soiling 294<br />
Carpet Maintenance 295<br />
Methods of Cleaning 295<br />
Table 14.8: Removal of Spots and Stains from<br />
Nylon Fibers 296<br />
The Environment 297<br />
Window <strong>Fabrics</strong> 297<br />
How Fiber Properties Affect Window<br />
<strong>Fabrics</strong> 297<br />
Table 14.9: Fiber Resistance to Ultraviolet<br />
Degradation 297<br />
How Yarn and Fabric Construction Affect<br />
Window <strong>Fabrics</strong> 298<br />
How Dyes and Prints Affect Window<br />
<strong>Fabrics</strong> 298<br />
Fabric Finishing for Window <strong>Fabrics</strong> 298<br />
Drapery-Lining Material 299<br />
Wall and Ceiling Coverings 299<br />
Manufactured Products 299<br />
Bath Products 299<br />
Bedding Products 301<br />
Textile Connection: Canopy Bed 303<br />
Textile Tabletop Products 303<br />
Hospitality Industry 304<br />
Study Questions 305<br />
15 Determining Fabric<br />
Quality 307<br />
Objectives 307<br />
Key Terms Related to Textiles 307<br />
Basic Fabric Measurements 308<br />
Textile Connection: See-Through Fabric 308<br />
How to Use the Pick Glass 308<br />
Fabric Count 308<br />
Determining Yarn-Twist Direction 310<br />
Dimensional Properties of Fabric 311<br />
Weight of Fabric 312<br />
Table 15.1: Range of Fabric Weights 312<br />
Table 15.2: Metric-English Conversions 314<br />
Weave Layout 314<br />
Analyzing the Weave 315<br />
Analyzing the Color Effect 316
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