Selecting Fabrics

Today I received a package from UPS that contained 14 yards of fabric for a client that I had sent to be backed. This client has a very colorful family room transformation underway. The fabric that she wanted for her loveseat was perfect in color, but did not meet the durability standards I commonly suggest. So, the solution was to send the fabric to a company that put a knit backing on it, adding strength.

The cost is reasonable (under $10/yd) and I am sure it will make a huge difference in the durability of this cotton print fabric.

I once went to a house where the homeowner had extensively remodeled her kitchen and family room. Everything was beautifully done (I was not the designer on this job) except the seats on the kitchen barstools were covered in plastic to protect them. There is no need for this! You can have fabrics vinylized, you can add backing, you can add moisture barriers. There is no need for plastic slipcovers!

Other services include wallcovering treatments, fire protection treatments, and stain repellent services.

So if the fabric you long for is not suitable for your intended use, consider having it treated.

These are some of my thoughts, share yours.
-MaryBeth