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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Tips to select the perfect upholstery fabric.

So many people ask about fabric suitability for upholstery I thought I'd put some thoughts to consider.<br>Pets? Don't use fabric with a nap (velvet, some suedes). Pet hair will be caught in the nap.<br>Don't use fabric with exposed thread, embroideries, some textured wovens. If you can grab the ...

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

Inexpensive, cat proof, upholstery fabric?

Vinyl Auto Upholstery Fabric: What You Need to Know

Auto vinyl upholstery like our Arctic line is a tough seating vinyl that is meant for cold weather. This is what makes vinyl such a great fabric to use: it can withstand the cold, heat, and basically weather that would make other textiles crack<br>In fact, auto vinyl is meant to be durable and easy to clean. Vinyl can also be combined with other textiles like polyester to create an even stronger fabric. In cars, vinyl is great for upholstery, especially in restoration…

Textiles 101: What Is Ikat Fabric?

Coveted in both fashion and interiors, ikat is created through a resist-dyeing process that's highly labor intensive—with gorgeous results.

Textiles 101: What is Casement Fabric?

Lightweight casement fabric is ideal for curtains thanks to its lovely drape. Read up on this versatile textile and shop a few favorites.

How To Clean Furniture Upholstery Fabric: 3 Simple Steps

Prolonging your furniture’s life after a spill can be easy if you follow our tips for how to clean furniture upholstery fabric when accidents happen.

Upholstery Fabric Guide

The fabric of an upholstered piece is the most visible sign of quality and style. Upholstery fabric also is the part most likely to show wear and soil. When choosing upholstery, you should be aware of its durability, cleanability, and resistance to soil and fading.

European Textile Makers Give Antiviral Fabrics a Try — Will They Work?

While addressing consumers’ safety and health concerns, these “new gen” fabrics pose questions of safety, sustainability and compliance with countries’ regulations.

Building a New Textile Economy

Our clothing is manufactured and transported at great cost to human welfare and our warming planet. But farmers and fashion activists are creating sustainable textiles closer to home.

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles?

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles? For over two decades, the potential for smart textiles has excited the imagination — from wearables that integrate electronics […]

Textiles, Fabrics & Carpets for People Who Love Them!

Fibercopia is a site for people who love textiles: vintage, modern, unique &amp; interesting fabrics &amp; carpets from all over the world

These are the fabrics with the worst environmental impact

As fast fashion continues to put the future of our planet at risk, Sarah Young speaks to industry experts to find out how different fabrics impact the environment and what we, as consumers, can do to help

Is this the future of sustainable fabrics?

It can be cut, stitched, moulded, glued, oiled, dyed, painted, waterproofed and laser-etched.

Tension or Tensioned Fabric?

Is the correct term tension fabric or tensioned fabric? Both terms are being used in our industry, and the former is currently more po...

How smart is your fabric?

The answer could soon be very, thanks to MIT researchers.