Textile Introduction to the Fabric Production Industry

Woven VS Printed Fabric - Ex- Jacquard Loom & Roller Print Yardage

Textile Production In History Examples- Back Strap Looms in Peru or

Older Jacquard looms in India

Natural dyed wool VS Bright Manmade Dyed wools

WHAT / Fiber Contents:

N. Carolina field of cotton plants , Peruvian sheeps wool on back strap loom

cotton , linen, wool (sheep), silk, manufactured yarns

Interiors Professional Practice requires Selecting Textiles for Aesthetics/ color, Design, pattern

& Use Life / durability & compatibility for end user

Residential Project Display includes the Process: Color areas, Visual Layout, Furniture type choices

Compare Natural VS Manmade Fibers, EX- slacks with permanent press finish or without

Cellulose or Protein / Cotton or Wool Finishes

Compare How Fabric is constructed Ply Yarns, Fabric Construction,

Fabric density/ E.P.I.

E.P.I. means Ends Per Inch or yarn count

Dyes, Wovens, Prints & Fabric Finish can be noticed on fabric rolls from Baranzelli’s in NYC

Fabric Prints can be Silkscreen printed EX- Scalamandre Fabric & wallcover

Examine Interior Textile Products: Upholstery & Drapery Ex- Damask Couch & Tufted chair, Asymmetric Drapery

Examine Interior Textile Products: Bed Drapery Readymades: Current VS Historic Bed Linens

PRODUCTS: Rugs, carpet,

Leather

Fabric specifications are noted by ACT Codes or Cleaning symbols on

Natural, Manufactured, and Manmade Fiber samples

Pattern Repeats are used in prints and wovens EX- Historic Quilted Matelasse, Striped Paisley Print

Future Textiles & Green Textiles Today

• GREEN TEXTILES- • http://www.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/main/product_detail/335/C124 • sample: • UPHOLSTERY CONSTRUCTION • twine, webbing & burlap: natural jute • foam: natural latex, no polyurethane or brominated flame retardants • feather ticking: natural cotton • muslin: organic cotton flannel • batting: organic cotton • TEXTILES • all natural fibers: wool, viscose (wood pulp), hemp, abaca (banana plant fiber), cotton • dyes: vegetable or low impact, no carcinogenic materials, reproductive or developmental toxins,

mutagens and endocrine distrupters • excess materials: goal of recapturing all excess runoff - extra material is used either for accessories or

as groundcover by farmers local to the mill • leather is vegetable tanned, no use of heavy metals • A link from this page takes you to a supplier I’m familiar with: InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles • www.interfaceflor.com, a sample:

IDENTIFICATION of fabric types

IDENTIFICATION of fabric types

To be a good Interior designer you need to understand how to identify durability from this display