Which Fabrics Should We Use to Upholster our Furniture?

By: Maritza Villarroel
Exclusively for Rex Fabrics
Fine Fabrics from Around the World

Upon deciding on how to personalize a setting in our home, above all the

upholstering of our furniture, we should have knowledge of versatile

fabrics and understand what is most appropriate for the theme of the

overall décor.

There exists a diversity of fabrics that demonstrate different qualities,

which can be prioritized by our needs and uses.

Some of the most popular fabrics for decorations are cotton, polyester

and canvas. Some other common fabrics that can be used are linen,

waterproof fabrics, acrylics, among many others.

Some of the latest trends are inclined for the use of fabrics that reflect

the natural elements or rustic nature.

REX FABRICS has selected for you, some of the most popular fabrics for

the upholstery of your furniture. With their high level of experience and

unique specialties, REX FABRICS is the perfect setting to meet your

upholstery needs.

THE CRETONNE, whose name stems from the French word Cretone, is

composed of thick cotton fibers that warp and weft equally. This fabric is

sometime bleached and printed upon and is used to make curtains or

jackets.

CHENILLE is a compound produced by small weft threads that give it a

velvety aspect. It can be made of wool, cotton, or a mixture of synthetic

and natural fabrics that guarantees resistance and a unique antiwrinkling

feature. This fabric is usually used in upholstery for its smooth

texture, strong resistance and pleasing touch.

DAMASK is a fabric made of cotton or silk that can be glossy or matte

depending on what it is made of. It typically appears as brocade but it is

lighter and much thinner. Damask fabric arrived in Europe in the late 12th

Century. It is one of the most important fabrics in the textile industry and

was utilized for the making of dresses; nowadays it is better suited for

the making of curtains and tapestries.

LINEN is one of the best-known fabrics in the world. It has been utilized

for well over 10,000 years, dating back to Ancient Egypt, who used the

fabric to assist in the mummification process. The Ancient Phoenicians

used this fabric to make sails for their ships. It is the oldest known fiber

and even now, in modern times, it is used for the confection of clothing

and interior décor.

JACQUARD is a luxurious fabric used to create prints and is fashioned

from a loom that carries its name. Its intricate patterns and figures that

are created in the woven warp move independently and permit the

creation of unlimited complex designs. When stretched, this fabric has an

unmatched elastic ability. This fabric has a good shine and is used as a

cover for its clear opacity and diverse color selection. The name of the

fabric, same as the name of the actual loom that weaves it, comes from

the creator, Joseph Marie Jacquard.

MOIRE is a fabric originally made of linen and silk, and is recognized

today by its wavy nature. It is typically very strong and is made nowadays

with polyester and synthetic blends. This fabric is commonly utilized for

the creation of wall patterns and curtains.

MUSLIN is native from Mosul, Iraq and is a very thin, transparent fabric

that is worked from fine twisted yarn that makes it very vaporous to

touch. It is used to weave cotton, wool, viscose, silk and other synthetic

fibers. In decorations, it is typically used for its variety of colors, which

can enhance a wide selection of windows

CANVAS is a strong and stiff fabric that is manufactured by compacting

many strands of cotton. They are very resistance and are produced in a

wide variety of colors. Canvas is used to make covers and upholstery due

to it good price and quality.

OTOMAN is an elegant yet stern fabric, which is why it is commonly used

for the upholstery of chairs and sofas. It is easily combined with both

modern and classic designs. The fabric is known for its strength and

durability with a horizontally ribbed frame. Generally, this fabric is made

of wool or other synthetic materials and is a solid color, similar to the

patterns of wood grains

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TOILE DE JOUY is a fabric, which typically includes a white background

with a common black design of flowers or animals. The color black is

sometimes replaced by shades of blue, red or green. It is utilized to

upholster furniture.