MATERIALS OF DECORATION - PART 1 (copy)

FIBERS

the basic element of textile. it is fine, hair like strand that forms the base of a yarn

DYES

soluble substance that penetrate into the fabric and are fixed by chemical action, heat or other treatments.

BASKET

the type of weave when two weft threads are interlaced into two warp thread.

WOOL

natural fibers that comes from the fleece of a sheep; resistant to abrasion, flame resistant, anti-static and has a pleasingly soft hand

WATER-REPELLANT

a chemical finish that makes a fabric resistant to wetting

CREASE-RESISTANT

a finish for fabric that make it resistant to wrinkling

BARATHEA

fabric that has a rib weave that gives its pebbly appearance

TAPESTRY

decorative fabric wherein the pictorial/ornamental design is made by weaving colored waft thread alternatively. One of the oldest known weave since the ancient times.

PANIC DOOR DEVICE

fire exit door bolt locking device used on exit door the door latch releases when a bar across the inside of the door is pushed.

TABLA

construction term for wood plank

JABOT

pleated or draped lengths of fabric hanging down side by the sides of the window, usually with swags

DUTCH DOOR

a hinge door, which is divided into two. The upper part can be opened whole while the lower portion is closed.

CORNICE

the moulding that covers the angle formed by a ceiling and a wall

TERRAZZO

marble chips mixed with cement (matrix) or epoxy, poured, troweled and polished with machines.

HEMP

plant fiber that is sometimes used as a substitute for flax or linen

COTTON

the most common plant fiber used in the market

REGULAR WEAVE

plain weave and simple interweaving of warp and weft threads with the same yarn count per square inch also called

MUSLIN

thin cotton fabric, soft plain weave. Suitable for glass curtain or for draperies, inexpensive, durable, informal and may be used alone in windows

TAFFETA

a close plain weave lightweight material, crisp and sometimes weighted with chemical salts. Cracks in strong sunlight. Used as a backing material

BROCADE

a medium weight fabric suitable for heavy drapery, upholstery and wall covering. Woven on a jacquard loom; raised designs are produced by floating some of the filling yards. Usually has multi-colored floral or conventional pattern.

CANVAS

cotton or blend in a plain, diagonal weave. Heavy firm and durable. Often used to awnings outdoor curtain and upholstery.

DAMASK

any combination of two of the 3 basic weaves; flat jacquard patterns, which is similar to brocade but design is not in relief

CLEAR GLOSS ACRYLIC EMULSION

clear acrylic paint that acts as barrier to masonry dampness or moisture

MULTI FLECK

multi colored finish that defines depth and dimension through colors

OVER DRAPERIES

window treatment that is primarily decorative may be drawn for privacy, normally hung to cover top and casing of a window.

VERO SOL

pleated blinds

ROMAN SHADES

fabric covered shades of horizontal panels, folding up in accordion pleats from the bottom.

PHOTOMURAL

enlarged photograph used as mural on walls

FLAKING

paint defect where film breaks into small pieces and falls off

FRENCH PLEATS

3 pleated heading used for formal window dressing

SCOTCHGARD

fluorescent textile finish used to make fabrics resistant to water borne and oil borne stains

TRADE NAME

the name a manufacturer gives a product to distinguish it from other products

RESIST PRINTING

wax or paste applied to sections of the cloth that prevents the dye from being absorbed in those areas

PLAIN WEAVE

the filler thread crosses over every other warp yarn

SANFORIZED

indicates that there is no more than 1% residual shrinkage is the fabric

MILDEW-RESISTANT FINISH

fabric that is treated with the toxic compound that can destroy organism

APPLIQUE

ornamental stitchery that is applied to another surface

BLEEDING

a fabric terminology, which means top loss color in water

CANTONNAIRE

a 3-sided shaped or straight cornice that frames the window across the top and down the 2 sides. It is made of hardboard, padded and covered with fabrics.

BUCKRAM

a sized coarse cotton or linen used as stiffening.