Fabrics made directly from individual fibers that are matted together by forming an interlocking web of fibers either mechanically (tangling together) or chemically (gluing, bonding, or melting...
Ecru is a term used in textiles to describe a light beige or off-white color. The word "ecru" comes from the French word for "raw" or "unbleached," reflecting the natural, unbleached color of the...
A Lightweight , Sheer, Plain Weave Fabric With A Dull Surface, A Soft Hand , And Good Drape. It Is Made With Fine High Twisted Yarns And Has An Even Or Close To Even Number Of Threads Per Inch In The...
Customer's Own Material -- a term describing when a customer, not the upholsterer or factory supplies material for use. It is a common practice to charge a cutting fee. This compensates somewhat for...
In textile terminology, "show wood" refers to a specific type of decorative wood used in upholstery and furniture manufacturing. It refers to the exposed wood frame or legs of a piece of furniture,...