fabric linens: bed products: weave, color for interior design- jenniferhein

English Chippendale Bed & Drapery Bedding

1750’s

http://www.mallettantiques.co

m/begin.asp

Mahogany wood

Bouquet and ribbon

motif

Acanthus motif

Shell motifs

Foliate scrolls

1750’s Bed chamber at MET/ Metropolitan Museum, NYC

Tapestry Wall Hangings with Red Cut Pile / Velvet

5 ROOM INTERIOR END USES / TEXTILE PRODUCTS

that we study include:

carpeting

draperies / casements

upholstery/ furniture covering

household linens (Bed / Bath)

wall coverings

Contemporary Bed with bed curtains, historic reference

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 surface-

origin: French meaning mattress.

BB&B Velour Plush & historic embroidery

Royal Red Contemporary Down Comfort Set

Contemporary Quilted Patchwork Comfort,

historic reference

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

BB&B Tied Comfort, less expensive since its easier to

construct than a quilt

1750’s American Rococo Style Tester Bed Frame

http://www.p4a.com/itemsum

mary/226489.html

Mahogany

Scrolled latticework

on headboard and

alcove

Finials

Rounded bracket

feet

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

Blue Rust Orange Color Compliment Sateen Sheets

Fabric Finish Longevity

a) Permanent Finish

b) Durable (40-50 launderings)

c) Semi-durable Finish a) 5-10 wash (Ex. static Control)

d) Semi-temporary reapplied by dry cleaners

e) Temporary, a) Clothing that is marked X, Do not wash or dry clean

1880s Victorian beddings in room with fireplace

at Culbertson H.S., New Albany, IN

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Simplified Bedding after screening

FUNCTIONAL FINISHES

Soil & Stain Resistant Finishes

Soil Repellent, shields fabric

Soil Release

Minimum Care Finishes

Wrinkle Recovery

Wash N’ Wear

Permanent Press

Embroidered Contemporary

American late colonial style bed curtains

in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY

Practical mosquito net

American Empire Print Bed Hangings

in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY

1840s fabrics

Burgundy sateen & multi- floral prints

for Empire style bedhangings, NY, NY

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Period fabric

Close up of

1840s floral medallion & repeat motif prints

3 Historic Floral Prints 3 Historic Floral Prints

Room design is controlled by the largest object

BB&B Contemporary comfort with welt design pillows &

matelasse comfort

Upholstery Cushion & Pillow Types

1) Knife edge 1) plain seam with no detailing

2) Welting 1) covered cord in the seam

3) Boxing welting with a zipper

BB&B Striped Chenille Bed cover

Tapestry Design jacquard Coverlet/ Bed Cover

Plush / Cut Pile polyester fauve fur

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

Modern commercial hotel

with double gold drapery, fabric headrest & white

cotton plain weave sheeting / linens

FABRIC TERMINOLOGY

GROS THREADS - larger thicker threads

DURABILITY & ELASTICITY

Ex. jeans = plain weave / twill If they get baggy

knees probably cotton, plain.

ELONGATION & RECOVERY

Pull fabric diagonally and watch the fabric stretch

and recovery. Best Ex.= Crepe

EPI / Ends Per Inch / Thread Count / Yarn Count

Ex. = 200 e.p.i. bed sheets

Thread count numbers are doubled

from 15 years ago - 200 is now 400 epi

Thread Count or Ends Per Inch / E.P.I.