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High-Tech Makes Fabrics Eco-Friendly

High tech innovation is not just for computers and cell phones, it also applies to textiles. Recycled, biodegradable, off gassing, and “cradle-to-cradle” are some terms commonly used in upholstery fabric. Practicing sustainability in our everyday lives is good for our health and for our planet. Here is a article that introduces fabrics available in the market now!

Eco-Friendly fabrics article from Treehugger


 


High Chair

It goes to show that a patterned fabric has little margin for imperfections. Lining up the pattern requires extra time and skill. Any slight mistake will distort the pattern repeat. This chair captured during work in progress shows the extra fabric that was needed to achieve the pattern repeat. Rule of thumb for bigger pattern repeats requires more overage of fabric yardage.

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