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We want to share our fabric insights so everyone can understand the basics when it comes to soft furnishings and fabrics. So whether you are new to all of this, or maybe you just need a refresher, we strive to provide something for everyone. Browse the topics below to find helpful tips and advice to ensure you get a great end result.
Wallcoverings transform spaces through design and tactility, but also enhance acoustic performance and durability of walls. Choosing to install wallcoverings in a residential or commercial space over alternatives like paint can not only add beauty and depth, but also ease the process of installat...
Yarn is a long, continuous length of fibres used in the production of textiles. Whilst filament and staple or spun are the main methods of yarn production, a variety of novelty or fancy yarns are commonly used to produce complex weaves. Read on to discover the core differences between filament an...
Passementerie adornments in both fashion and interior textiles date back to ancient Egyptian and Greek civilisations. By the 16th and 17th centuries these details were crafted from gold, silver, silk, or cotton threads and in the 19th were often colourful and embellished with beads, shells, wood,...
Cushions are essential to the atmosphere of a room, creating a sense of softness and tactility whilst functionally increasing comfort and support. The cushion is an ancient article of decoration and function. Not only found within the home, cushions also adorned religious spaces and palaces from ...
Lampshades first appeared in the late 17th century when public lanterns – oil lamps with reflectors and several wicks – were installed in the centre of streets. Industrialisation in the 19th century led to gas lighting becoming the norm, however, there were many drawbacks and in 1879 Thomas Ediso...
The joy and companionship we find when co-habiting with our beloved pets negates the frustration brought on by the muddy paws, wet fur, moulting, and accidental spills they bring into our clean and stylish homes. Our innovative and durable FibreGuard textiles are the perfect solution for pet-frie...
Now more than ever people are seeking to escape from our digi-centric world and find serenity in their bedroom. Therefore, getting the bedroom right – specifically the bed – is very important and custom-made bedding and bedheads are key elements to consider.
It’s an age old saying that a window unfurnished is a window unfinished, but there are many decisions to be made when investing in custom-made curtains. Firstly, specifying a fabric which meets the client’s aesthetic, performance, and budget requirements, then selecting an appropriate heading sty...