Textile Introduction : Production, Contents, Weave- JenniferHein
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This document provides an overview of the textile production industry and interior textiles. It discusses different types of fabrics such as woven versus printed and natural versus manmade fibers. It also examines the history of textile production methods from back strap looms to modern jacquard looms. The document compares natural and manmade fiber properties and construction methods. It explores interior textile products like upholstery, drapery, and bedding. It also discusses specifications, pattern repeats, and green/sustainable textiles. The goal is to educate readers on fabric identification, selection, and production.
Textile Introduction : Production, Contents, Weave- JenniferHein
- 1. Textile Introduction to the Fabric Production Industry
- 2. Woven VS Printed Fabric Ex- Jacquard Loom & Roller Print Yardage
- 3. Textile Production In History Examples- Back Strap Looms in Peru or Older Jacquard looms in India
- 4. Natural dyed wool VS Bright Manmade Dyed wools
- 5. WHAT / Fiber Contents: N. Carolina field of cotton plants , Peruvian sheeps wool on back strap loom cotton , linen, wool (sheep), silk, manufactured yarns
- 6. Interiors Professional Practice requires Selecting Textiles for Aesthetics/ color, Design, pattern & Use Life / durability & compatibility for end user
- 7. Residential Project Display includes the Process: Color areas, Visual Layout, Furniture type choices
- 8. Compare Natural VS Manmade Fibers, EX- slacks with permanent press finish or without Cellulose or Protein / Cotton or Wool Finishes
- 9. Compare How Fabric is constructed Ply Yarns, Fabric Construction, Fabric density/ E.P.I.
- 10. E.P.I. means Ends Per Inch or yarn count
- 11. Dyes, Wovens, Prints & Fabric Finish can be noticed on fabric rolls from Baranzelli’s in NYC
- 12. Fabric Prints can be Silkscreen printed EX- Scalamandre Fabric & wallcover
- 13. Examine Interior Textile Products: Upholstery & Drapery Ex- Damask Couch & Tufted chair, Asymmetric Drapery
- 14. Examine Interior Textile Products: Bed Drapery Readymades: Current VS Historic Bed Linens
- 16. Fabric specifications are noted by ACT Codes or Cleaning symbols on Natural, Manufactured, and Manmade Fiber samples
- 17. Pattern Repeats are used in prints and wovens EX- Historic Quilted Matelasse, Striped Paisley Print
- 18. Future Textiles & Green Textiles Today • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GREEN TEXTILEShttp://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:
- 19. IDENTIFICATION of fabric types IDENTIFICATION of fabric types
- 20. To be a good Interior designer you need to understand how to identify durability from this display