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A reputed dealer or brand will have an extensive range of quality fabrics at a price that fits every pocket..
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When it comes to shopping for furniture fabrics, you believe you know what you are looking for. But, once out in the market as you gradually start sifting through the available choices, it gets a little overwhelming. The selection is extensive in terms of material choices, fabric types, quality, patterns, textures and colors. Eventually, fabric selection for reupholstering projects boils down to the fabric brand you choose or the dealer you choose to buy it from.
A reputed dealer or brand will have an extensive range of quality fabrics at a price that fits every pocket. Hence, knowing how to choose fabric for upholstery is of utmost importance. We've discussed a few tips on finding the right fabric for home furnishings.
This is the first choice to make. There are natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, linen and rayon as well as synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyester, nylon, polypropylene and olefin. You can also choose from a good collection of leather and artificial leather. Original leather is available in plain grains as well as embossed patterns. Synthetic fibers have a soft texture but are not as durable as the synthetic ones. Natural or synthetic:
Durability is an important aspect to consider if you do not want to repeat reupholstering projects within short periods of time. If you have pets and kids at home, you must go in for a material with higher thread count as they are dense and hold up well against rough and tough use. Leather and micro fiber fabrics offer the highest durability as upholstery fabrics. Durability :
There are different ways in which fabric is made. It is either woven or knitted. On a few design fabrics, the design is not woven, knitted or embroidered. It is simply printed on it. Fabric types:
Upholstery fabrics are available in great many patterns. There are solid colors and textures, floral patterns, paisleys, stripes and abstract prints. Homeowners never go wrong with colors because they have a color scheme pre-decided in their mind. Yet, as a tip, it is necessary to remember that a darker color makes a small room look smaller while neutral shades enlarge the appearance of a room. Patterns and Colors:
Indoor and outdoor furniture have a different requirement of fabric because of the different elements they are exposed to. If you will place the furniture outdoors, you need material that doesn't fade easily due to sunlight exposure or rot by getting saturated with water. Indoor or outdoor:
Finally, check the quality. The same fabric is available in different qualities each at a different price. The method of manufacture and the fibers used make a difference to the quality. A good quality fabric although expensive will last you longer. If you're looking for all these qualities in one, you should settle for top fabric brands. They can be purchased from a fabric stockist or they are also readily available at companies handling reupholstery and furniture restoration projects. Quality:
So, use these tips to buy the best upholstery for your home. In the end, the material you choose should echo your own style and match the mood and décor of your home. Resources: http://www.skj.co.th/index.php/artificial-leather/ http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-Quality-Fabric-For-Upholstery-Projects&id=8635873
