Whilst it can be unsightly, pilling is not a fabric defect or flaw. You’ve no doubt had clothing, furniture or blankets that have developed ‘pills’ over time, or little lint balls, that can make the fabric look worn. This undesired texture is caused by loose or...
Every working day Curtain Clean deals with, and cleans, mouldy curtains and other household items. They come from all manner of housing. As a Landlord of near 20 years I have also dealt with the issues of mouldy ceilings etc. in rental houses. Here’s what I know to be...
For anyone wanting to add everlasting interest to their home, you can’t look past velvet! This is a fabric that’s as rich in textile history as it is in texture with incredible durability that may surprise you. Velvet fabric fuses a historical sense of luxury and...
Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as...
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years. Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more...
In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future reoccurrence. CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is...
