The Importance of Curtains in a Healthy Home

The Importance of Curtains in a Healthy Home

Curtains, blinds, or other effective window coverings are an essential way to ensure your home is healthy. Here’s why. Curtains are good for insulation: Curtains reduce the amount of air exchange between a cold window and the rest of the room. For keeping heat inside...
Sagging sofa cushions – what’s the cause?

Sagging sofa cushions – what’s the cause?

Questions from the field: Sagging sofa cushions – what’s the cause? “When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment” Picture this:  You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has...
An Insight into Viscose

An Insight into Viscose

Viscose, or Rayon, was the first regenerated fibre to be manufactured for commercial production in the early 1900s.  As a fabric, it is able to emulate the extremely soft handle and subtle sheen of natural fibres, whilst being more cost effective to produce....
What Are the Basic Styles of Fabric for Curtains & Upholstery?

What Are the Basic Styles of Fabric for Curtains & Upholstery?

There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today.   Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different...