Interesting facts about textiles, fabrics, curtains

The deep black “lightSORBER” velour from Tüchler weighs only 450 g/m2, and that with every type of light on the market. Also available with a weight of 600 g/m2 for heavier drape and better acoustics.
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1. Packaging and acceptance of goods with regard to stage velvets sold by the metre: all velvets sold by the metre are carefully packaged as hanging goods in transport boxes. Transport boxes are always laid on pallets and tied down for shipping.CAUTION: Make sure all transport boxes are delivered flat and...
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Dimension tolerances  WHAT CAUSES DIMENSION TOLERANCES?  Tolerances for textiles are significantly higher than for products made of metal or wood.    On the one hand, this is due to the properties of the fibres used. Cotton, in particular, can absorb a lot of humidity and water and emit it. This...
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Overlock seam  An overlock seam is achieved with a special sewing machine. It is the fastest and most efficient way to prevent fabric edges from fraying. The disadvantage is that the material has to be sturdy enough for the seam not to come undone after washing.  Narrow seams  For...
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How much pleat or fabric allowance do I require? the fabric- or pleat allowance defines how many metres of material are required for a finished curtain with a width of a metre.  A pleat allowance of 100 % means that two metres of material are needed for a curtain...
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