Furnishing Fabric Fashion January/February 2019

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Furnishing Fabric Fashion
What you have to do is take into consideration the characteristics
of the space you are working on because textiles
can enhance the surroundings and disguise any possible
shortcomings. So, you should be careful about choosing your
colours and textures.
While choosing the fabric for any element, one should keep
functionality in mind. The hospitality sector areas such as
hotels, restaurants, hospitals, etc. require fabric that is reusable
yet sturdy. Silk can’t be used as covers for furniture such
as sofa, chairs, etc. Similarly, one can’t use acrylic curtains.
While at this, one should also keep in mind the possibility
of damage the fabric might have to endure, such as tearing,
wearing out due to excessive use, etc. When purchasing
upholstery fabric or upholstered furniture, be aware that the
higher the thread count, the more tightly woven the fabric is,
and the better it will wear. Thread count refers to the number
of threads per square inch of fabric. Things that may ruin
the fabric like presence of children and pets should also be
thought of.