| Upholstery Fabrics - A Guide to their Identification and Sales Features Contributor(s): Anon (Author) |
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ISBN: 144743594X ISBN-13: 9781447435945 Publisher: France Press OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Furniture & Cabinetry |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.15 lbs) 44 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic handbook provides a wealth of information on traditional fabrics used in upholstery. Illustrated with helpful diagrams throughout, it is still of use to anyone interested in textiles, design and upholstering today. Contents include: A History of upholstery; A Guide for You; How Fabrics Help Sales; Three Things Make the Difference in Fabrics; What Fibers are Used - Where They Come From; What Different Fibers Look Like Magnified; Two Basic Kinds of Woven upholstery Fabrics - Pile Fabric; Why Some Fabrics Wear Better; Which Fabrics Clean Easily - Resist Soiling?; Like Sterling on Silver; A Final Word - to You - to Your Store; The Care and Cleaning of Furniture upholstery. We are republishing this vintage text in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and featuring the original artwork. |