Why we have an endless fascination with mid-century modern. There’s just something about mid-century design (MCD) that captures the imagination. The architecture is emblematic, exciting, and nostalgic. It’s close enough in our history to feel familiar, yet...
Seam Slippage is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, and Colourfastness) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why. Test results provide us with critical information about textile’s durability...
If you’ve been holding back on investing in ultrasonic cleaning, here’s a look at the process to help you decide if it’s finally time to add this service. By Jay Van Deusen Ultrasonic cleaning is one of the most efficient ways to clean items in the restoration...
The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too...
What is cat allergen? An allergen is a material that is capable of provoking an allergic reaction, such as pollen grains, dust mites or foods. Cat allergen is not cat hair, but a protein present in the dander and saliva of cats. These allergens become airborne...
Animal-based fibres are wool, fur, and excretions, such as silk. Alpaca: Alpaca is a very exclusive fibre, hollow in part of its structure, and it comes naturally in twenty-three different colours. It is extremely lightweight, has great insulation properties and is...
Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why. Test results provide us with critical information about textile’s durability and...
Natural, plant-based textile fibres come from seed hair, such as cotton; from foliage, such as sisal; from the stem, such as linen; and some fibres come from shells, such as coconut. Among the most widely used in the textile industry, important and recognized, we can...
Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here’s what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains. Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way...
Roman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today… Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the...
