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  • What is Modal Fabric?
    March 15, 2022

    What is Modal Fabric?

    Your quick reference guide to learning everything you need to know about modal fabric: Modal Fabric is best described as a semi-synthetic bio-based fabric derived from the spinning of cellulose extracted from beech tree pulp. Originally developed in Japan in the...

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  • Textile Mill
    February 2, 2022

    What is a Textile Mill?

    A textile mill is a factory or facility that produces textiles from yarn or fabric into usable textiles. Some of these various textiles include apparel, furniture, agriculture, auto, marine, and other industries. Textile mills usually use a multi, or single,...

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  • Marin Sofa at West Elm
    April 15, 2021

    Marin Sofa at West Elm

    Why West Elm likes our sugarshack fabric. We are so excited for the recent partnership with West Elm Furniture. They have chosen to use or best selling fabric Sugarshack for the exclusive cover. The Marin Sofa from West elm is...

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  • What is the best fabric to use for outdoor furniture?
    April 8, 2021

    What is the best fabric to use for outdoor furniture?

    The best fabric the use for outdoor furniture is polypropylene fabric. Polypropylene was one of the first marine fabrics due to the fact it had superior UV resistance compared to other fibers. Polypropylene is the best choice for outdoor cushions because it dries quickly when...

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  • Is it worth it to reupholster a sofa?
    March 12, 2021

    Is it worth it to reupholster a sofa?

    Yes, It is always worth reupholstering your furniture if your frame isn't broken or damaged. You support local workroom professionals, and save potentially perfect furniture from a landfill. This is a more sustainable approach to furniture than buying new every time...

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  • What is Tweed Fabric?
    November 20, 2020

    What is Tweed Fabric?

    Your Quick Reference Guide To Learning Everything You Need To Know About Tweed Fabric When you’re looking for that ultra-vintage look, there are only a few fabrics that come to mind. So far, throughout this 10-part series, we’ve taken a...

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  • What is Boucle Fabric?
    November 4, 2020

    What is Boucle Fabric?

    Your Quick Reference Guide To Learning Everything You Need To Know About Boucle Fabric Throughout this 10-part series, we talked a lot about the many different types of fabrics that one could find in the textile world. Some fabrics are...

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  • What is Ikat Fabric?
    November 3, 2020

    What is Ikat Fabric?

    Your Quick Reference Guide To Learning Everything You Need To Know About Ikat Fabric The world of textiles is large, diverse, and even quite exotic. Dating back to the days of the Silk Road in ancient times, fabrics from all...

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  • What is velvet?
    October 28, 2020

    What is velvet?

    Your Quick Reference Guide To Learning Everything You Need To Know About Velvet Fabric In the fabric world, there are a number of those so-called luxury fabrics that everyone wants to get their hands on – figuratively and literally! From...

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