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Interest in reupholstering rises following the pandemic
July 1st, 2023
When properly reupholstered, furniture will last decades. This reproduction lolling chair was updated by Tack & Tuft in a red and gold damask upholstery. Photo: Tack & Tuft Growing demand, using environmentally friendly materials and finding ways to address the labor shortage are some of the market trends and challenges upholsterers are seeing in their […]
2023 Specialty Fabrics Showcase, Part 2
May 1st, 2023
Awnings, tents, shade sails, marine upholstery, protective gear, furniture: Regardless of the end product, the fabric needs to perform in harsh conditions while looking good, keeping the planet green and fitting into a client’s budget. For our two-part annual showcase, we asked contributors to send us information about their latest high-performance textiles. We’ve organized the […]
Upholstery & Trim International Council to join IFAI
May 9th, 2022
Photo: Rick Wisotzkey The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced that the Upholstery & Trim International Council (UTIC) with its members are joining the IFAI. UTIC membership is comprised of manufacturers and distributors of fabrics and accessories for applications in the automotive, marine, industrial and contract markets. “We are so glad to have the Upholstery […]
Good gossip
January 1st, 2022
Custom cushions created by Patricia Wallace of Bear Paw Custom Design contribute to the warm, relaxing feel in the salon of this boat. Photo: Bear Paw Custom Design. What’s the best way to market your small upholstery shop? It comes down to one simple concept, “word of mouth.” It doesn’t matter whether your shop is […]
The balancing act of textile treatments
June 1st, 2021
The pandemic changed consumer lifestyles, with people working, exercising and eating at home. Those new habits translate into higher demand for stain resistance and other performance features in home textiles. Photo: © Alexey Rumyantsev, Dreamstime.com Fueled by consumer demand, textile treatments are evolving to provide an ever-growing array of performance benefits. This development has also […]
Bleach-cleanable textiles
October 1st, 2020
Wolf-Gordon reports that the newest additions to its RAMPART® wall protection, wallcovering and upholstery textile lines include antimicrobial and bleach-cleanable properties that can help prevent illness and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of infections in commercial facilities. These textiles can be cleaned and disinfected with a 1:4 bleach/water solution, as well as with PeridoxRTU® and […]
Woven Inspiration recovers the gilded age
July 1st, 2020
Woven Inspiration owner Christine Becker welcomes the challenge of preservation—of history and her craft. by Holly Eamon Christine Becker was destined for a life immersed in design. Born in Verona, Italy, she spent her childhood captivated by the city’s medieval architecture before moving as a teen to the artist-inhabited neighborhood of Greenwich Village, N.Y. Influence […]
Enhancing corporate culture with fabricated space
September 1st, 2019
The new Capital One headquarters in Toronto includes gathering spaces on each floor for collaboration and inspiration. Photos: Ben Rahn/A-Frame Inc. Capital One Corporation had a vision for their new Canadian headquarters in Toronto’s financial district: a design to enhance the company’s collaborative culture and be attractive to young tech talent. The financial services organization […]
Up-to-date upholstery
April 1st, 2019
The commercial upholstery market is always evolving and changing,” says Lori Roop, director of design for CF Stinson LLC, a textile manufacturer based in Rochester Hills, Mich. Yet, Roop adds, “it’s always the same.” A contradiction? Not really. “There is always a huge value placed on color and design,” explains Roop, who works out of […]
Pressed Shoes inspired by auto upholstery
March 1st, 2019
Are there similarities between manufacturing upholstery for automobiles and making a pair of shoes? Artist Joris de Groot thinks so. The Amsterdam-based product designer is interested in the tension between craftsmanship and industry. De Groot looked to the techniques involved in manufacturing car interiors to create his In4nite II 2000N Pressed Shoe collection. He chose […]