Fabric Linens: Bed, weave, color for Home Product Design

1. English Chippendale Bed & Drapery Bedding
1750’s
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http://www.mallettantiques.co
m/begin.asp
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Mahogany wood
Bouquet and ribbon
motif
Acanthus motif
Shell motifs
Foliate scrolls
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2. 1750’s Bed chamber at MET/ Metropolitan Museum, NYC
Tapestry Wall Hangings with Red Cut Pile / Velvet

3. 5 ROOM INTERIOR END USES / TEXTILE PRODUCTS
that we study include:
carpeting
draperies / casements
upholstery/ furniture covering
household linens (Bed / Bath)
wall coverings

4. Contemporary Bed with bed curtains, historic reference

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.

6. BB&B Velour Plush & historic embroidery

7. Royal Red Contemporary Down Comfort Set

8. Contemporary Quilted Patchwork Comfort,
historic reference

9. FABRIC SAMPLE SPECIFICS:
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TRADE NAMES / BRAND names for Marketing,
Ex. given, Merino Wool, Dynel,
COLORWAY/ Color card
(Examples- 3-8 colors with same fabric pattern & weave)
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SWATCHBOOKS (Those in swatch room)
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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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http://www.p4a.com/itemsum
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

13. Blue Rust Orange Color Compliment Sateen Sheets

14. Fabric Finish Longevity
Permanent Finish
b) Durable (40-50 launderings)
c) Semi-durable Finish
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5-10 wash (Ex. static Control)
Semi-temporary reapplied by dry cleaners
e) Temporary,
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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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16. FUNCTIONAL FINISHES
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Soil & Stain Resistant Finishes
Soil Repellent, shields fabric
Soil Release
Minimum Care Finishes
Wrinkle Recovery
Wash N’ Wear
Permanent Press

17. Embroidered Contemporary

18. American late colonial style bed curtains
in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY
Practical mosquito net

19. American Empire Print Bed Hangings
in 1836 Merchant House NY, NY

20. 1840s fabrics
Burgundy sateen & multi- floral prints
for Empire style bedhangings, NY, NY
Period fabric
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21. Close up of
1840s floral medallion & repeat motif prints
3 Historic Floral Prints
3 Historic Floral Prints

22. Room design is controlled by the largest object

23. BB&B Contemporary comfort with welt design pillows &
matelasse comfort

24. Upholstery Cushion & Pillow Types
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Knife edge
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Welting
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plain seam with no detailing
covered cord in the seam
Boxing welting with a zipper

25. BB&B Striped Chenille Bed cover

26. Tapestry Design jacquard Coverlet/ Bed Cover

27. Plush / Cut Pile polyester fauve fur

28. Pile Fabrics include:
velour, velvet,
 plush,
 corduroy,
 velveteen,
 terrycloth
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Pile is an extra set of yarns added to the
ground to create a 3D effect
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29. Modern commercial hotel
with double gold drapery, fabric headrest & white
cotton plain weave sheeting / linens

30. FABRIC TERMINOLOGY
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GROS THREADS - larger thicker threads
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DURABILITY & ELASTICITY
Ex. jeans = plain weave / twill If they get baggy
knees probably cotton, plain.
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ELONGATION & RECOVERY
Pull fabric diagonally and watch the fabric stretch
and recovery. Best Ex.= Crepe
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EPI / Ends Per Inch / Thread Count / Yarn Count
Ex. = 200 e.p.i. bed sheets

31. Thread count numbers are doubled
from 15 years ago - 200 is now 400 epi

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