Where are Camira Fabrics manufactured?
Where are Camira Fabrics manufactured?
With a global market, and world-class fabrics, we’re as at home in New York as we are in Yorkshire. But we love and celebrate our British roots, and the style, craft, depth and pride that they give us.
What is camira wool?
It’s the ultimate performance fiber with multiple smart attributes unmatched by man-made fibers. A microscopic armor-like coating ensures wool looks beautiful for longer, it has “feel good” breathable properties able to regulate moisture and it’s difficult to ignite so has high levels of inherent fire safety.
What is Cambria fabric?
Cambria Mineral is a dotted floral upholstery fabric in shades of blue. This versatile home decor fabric is suitable for all kinds of home decor applications including upholstering furniture such as sofas, chairs, ottomans, and fabric-covered headboards.
How is moquette made?
Moquette, which comes from the French word for carpet, is a tough woollen fabric that is used in upholstery on public transport all over the world. The fabric is produced using a weaving technique known as jacquard and is typically made of 85% wool and 15% nylon.
What is batiste fabric?
Batiste is a “plain weave” fabric similar to Percale, that is very light in weight, very soft and smooth to the hand with a “crisp” feel. Plain weave fabrics make an especially good down proof fabric. The Batiste weave was created in the 13th century and was originally woven with the Flax (linen) fiber.
What is German batiste fabric?
A smooth surfaced, fine-textured, fabric resembling silk that is extremely lightweight and similar to fine nun’s veiling.
What does moquette mean in English?
Definition of moquette : a carpet or upholstery fabric having a velvety pile.
What is Marquette fabric?
Moquette, derived from the French word for carpet, is a type of woven pile fabric in which cut or uncut threads form a short dense cut or loop pile. As well as giving it a distinctive velvet-like feel, the pile construction is particularly durable, and ideally suited to applications such as public transport.
What is the difference between voile and batiste?
Batiste is similar to voile in that it has a super smooth and silky finish, but it is much finer. It is airy, very lightweight, and usually quite sheer. It is most commonly found in cotton, but also can be found in silk.
Is batiste fabric expensive?
Prized for its lightweight and semi-transparent attributes, batiste is a luxury fabric despite being reasonably inexpensive.
How do I know if my fabric is batiste?
Originally, a sheer linen fabric named for the famous French weaver Jean Batiste. Today, batiste most often refers to a light weight plain weave fabric made with mercerized cotton. The mercerized process imparts a sheen to the surface of the fabric. If you own a handkerchief, you’re probably familiar with batiste.