Category Archives: Fabrics

Corduroy is one of the most distinctive textiles in the world. The majority of modern corduroy is made of tufted cords, arranged in parallel with each other with a channel…

Polyester is a synthetic material used to make around half of the world’s clothing output. What’s more, that figure is set to double due to increased demand from the growing…

There is a range of different options when choosing thread to use for outdoor fabric. The most common types include nylon, polyester, and PTFE. These are the standard materials for…

Bean bags – especially those in polyester – are durable and exciting pieces of furniture. With proper care and maintenance, you are likely to enjoy your bean bag for many…

It’s commonly known as “poly-coating,” but PU coating is polyurethane applied to the surface of a fabric. Polyurethane is a type of polymer. A polymer is a synthetic compound made…

When a material is ‘waterproof’, it fits into criteria outlined by a governing specification and clear conditions of a laboratory test. In essence, waterproof fabrics are materials that are resistant…

What kind of material do you want to see in your furniture? Of course, you want something to be cozy if you’re going to sit or lie down on it….

Bean bags are a fun, comfortable alternative to spare chairs, whether in the living room, kid’s bedrooms, or the media room. Bean bags are often covered in materials like Microsuede…

Billions of dollars of solar power investments could be driven by research into the world’s sunniest places. So, says a report on NASA’s analysis of satellite data. Wondering where the…

Did you know that olefin fabric is resistant to stains, abrasions, and weathering? It gets better: olefin material is wholly protected against chemical, mildew, and sunlight exposure too. How can you…

If you’re serious about your outdoor furniture, then you’ll be hot on the trail of this relatively new fabric. Today we ask the question, what is olefin fabric? When it…