Unravelling textile testing – Colourfastness

Unravelling textile testing – Colourfastness

Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why. Test results provide us with critical information about textile’s durability and...
Natural Textile Fibres

Natural Textile Fibres

Natural, plant-based textile fibres come from seed hair, such as cotton; from foliage, such as sisal; from the stem, such as linen; and some fibres come from shells, such as coconut. Among the most widely used in the textile industry, important and recognized, we can...
Curtains in rentals

Curtains in rentals

Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here’s what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains. Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way...
Did Roman Blinds Come from The Romans?

Did Roman Blinds Come from The Romans?

Roman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today… Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the...
Growing Your Own Linen

Growing Your Own Linen

Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see...