5. SCHUMACHER SAMPLE GLOSSARY of COMPLEX WEAVES
BASIC WEAVES- Biaxial, Triaxial & Pile Weaving / UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
BROCATELLE (Contemporary designs)
Embossed, twilled figures tightly woven on plain or satin ground design in smooth, high relief -similar in appearance to damask
-origin: imitation of Italian tooled leather
FIGURED VELVET / Cut Pile
A velvet with pattern formed by contrast in cut and uncut loops partially cut pile with plain or figured background.
MATELASSE/ Double cloth
Two fabrics woven simultaneously and joined to produce quilted look
on surfaceorigin: French meaning mattress.
9. FABRIC SAMPLE SPECIFICS:
TRADE NAMES / BRAND names for Marketing,
Ex. given, Merino Wool, Dynel,
COLORWAY/ Color card
(Examples- 3-8 colors with same fabric pattern & weave)
SWATCHBOOKS (Those in swatch room)
MEMO / LOAN SAMPLES (Limited samples of nicer
piece goods with limited access & sales
10. BB&B Tied Comfort, less expensive since its easier to
construct than a quilt
11. 1750’s American Rococo Style Tester Bed Frame
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mary/226489.html
Mahogany
Scrolled latticework
on headboard and
alcove
Finials
Rounded bracket
feet
12. Ca. 1700 French Louis XV Bed without traditional bed hangings
http://www.french-warehouse.com/FWPage2.htm
Walnut
Cabriole legs with scrolled foot forms resting on drums (or shoes)
Cartouche style headboard and footboard
Floral motifs, acanthus motif, Serpentine curves
14. Fabric Finish Longevity
Permanent Finish
b) Durable (40-50 launderings)
c) Semi-durable Finish
a)
a)
5-10 wash (Ex. static Control)
Semi-temporary reapplied by dry cleaners
e) Temporary,
d)
a)
Clothing that is marked X, Do not wash or dry clean
15. 1880s Victorian beddings in room with fireplace
at Culbertson H.S., New Albany, IN
Simplified Bedding after screening
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24. Upholstery Cushion & Pillow Types
1)
Knife edge
1)
2)
Welting
1)
3)
plain seam with no detailing
covered cord in the seam
Boxing welting with a zipper
28. Pile Fabrics include:
velour, velvet,
plush,
corduroy,
velveteen,
terrycloth
Pile is an extra set of yarns added to the
ground to create a 3D effect