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Cotton Velvet vs Mohair Velvet
KOTHEA was asked “what is the difference between cotton velvet and mohair velvet upholstery fabric”. More of an explanation about velvet is given here – essentially ‘velvet’ is the finish arrived at by...
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Suitability of Wool Mohair For Upholstery
We were asked about the suitability of “wool mohair” for upholstery. There’s probably a little confusion here as wool and mohair both refer to animal hair. Technically mohair is wool; as wool...
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The Durability Of Silk Velvet For Upholstery
The durability depends on quite a few things: the tightness of the weave; thickness/strength of the yarn & fabric; back-cloth composition and strength; and so on. Essentially you need to look at...
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Suitability of Linen Velvet For Upholstery
KOTHEA was asked if linen velvet fabric can be used for upholstery. A. Yes Our 100% linen velvet has a Martindale of 20,000 ‘rubs’. So this is certainly suitable for domestic upholstery and also for...
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What is the martindale rub test?
Most fabrics undergo the Martindale Test to check their durability and suitability for various uses, i.e, curtains, domestic furniture, contract furniture. The test is also known as the Rub Test and...
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Martindale vs Wyzenbeek – Rub Test By Abrasion Explained
Both Wyzenbeek and Martindale are abrasion or rub tests. They are however different tests which test different properties and success in one test does not infer success in the other. Wyzenbeek...
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Quirky, New Textured Weave Fabric For Contract & Domestic
KOTHEA Release New Fabric For Interiors LONDON, England. 06-JULY-2009 11.30 AM: KOTHEA today announced it has expanded its extensive upholstery fabric collection by the addition of KOCAFELATTE....
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Sheer Fabrics & The Rub Test
KOTHEA was recently asked “Do sheer fabrics have a double rub test?” The Martindale rub test (covered extensively, elsewhere on this site) is an abrasion test. Essentially is mimics sofas being sat on...
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Hotel Restaurant :: Contract Fabric Rub Tests
We were asked for suggestions of the level of abrasion resistance for contract fabrics suitable to use in restaurants or hotels. A Martindale of at least 30,000 would be the minimum specification. The...
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Upholstery Fabric / Upholstery Fabrics
Upholstery fabrics from KOTHEA offer the very best Martindale / rub test values for contract and residential usage. KOTHEA never compromise on elegance in design throughout their extensive range of...
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Upholstery Textiles / Upholstery Textile
Upholstery textiles from KOTHEA offer the very best Martindale / rub test values for contract and residential usage. KOTHEA never compromise on elegance in design throughout their extensive range of...
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KOTHEA Release KORAFT Fabric – New Raffia
LONDON, England. 05-OCTOBER-2009 11.30 AM: KOTHEA today announced it has expanded its panelling collections with the addition of KORAFT. Like KOTHEA, KORAFT is, well, just a little bit different and in...
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Faux Leather Skin – Heavy Contract Upholstery Walling
LONDON, England. 07-DECEMBER-2009 11.30 AM: KOTHEA today announced it has expanded its extensive contract faux skin collections by the addition of KOFAUXLEATHER. KOFAUXLEATHER is a high durability,...
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Velvet
Velvets have become increasingly popular over the last 5 years. Both residential and contract usage of velvets have increased tremendously. Having been produced for hundreds of years velvets never seem...
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What is UK FR treatment BS7176 BS5852 Crib Test?
Click To Read More Interior Design Articles Summary: Broad Answer – it is a watersoak plus ‘normal crib 5′ plus cigarette test plus match test. Now read on for the detail. For contract upholstery...
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Getting a better Martindale abrasion test result for interiors fabric
Rumours abound that different testing houses give different Martindale abrasion test results for the same fabrics. Is there any truth to that? Probably not. Sometimes the tests can be carried out...
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What is the Martindale Shade Change?
There is not a Martindale Shade Change test as such. You have probably been referred to the Martindale Rub test by someone looking to know how durable your chosen fabric is to abrasion. the Martindale...
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KOTHEA 2010 Fabric Collections
Finally! Our summer collections have been decided and we will begin to introduce the new designs and colourways throughout the remainder of this year. We have been inundated with new work in the first...
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Mohair Velvet, Silk Velvet: How to upholster using it
Mohair Velvet and Silk Velvet buyers consider this: You have just invested a considerable amount of money in a high quality silk velvet or mohair velvet. Are you really considering upholstering with it...
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Martindale Rub Test – Updated Information
Martindale Rub Test Information for upholstery has been updated in one downloadable pdf document. I have put together a few posts I have made into this one file. More… Share & Enjoy! Filed under:...
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