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How are Cotton T-Shirts Made? From Plant to your Wardrobe

11 January 20226 January 2022 by Anna Sampson

How are Cotton T-shirts Made? Pretty much everyone will own at least one cotton t-shirt due to the garment’s flexibility and comfort. However, nobody really considers where the t-shirt came from and how it found itself in your clothing lineup. With that in mind, this article will take you through the journey of how cotton […]

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What is Furniture Fabric UK?

4 January 20226 June 2023 by Anna Sampson

What is furniture fabric? Well, it’s any material used to create home furnishings, such as curtains, blinds, rugs, cushions, upholstered furniture and any other textile-based furniture. There are many types of personalised furniture material available, and you can purchase custom printed fabric to suit your needs.   Let’s stop and think. Where do you plan […]

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Which One Is For You? Different Types Of T-Shirts For Women

28 December 20218 February 2022 by Anna Sampson

An incredible level of comfort and versatility comes the different types of t-shirts for women. However, when it comes to women’s t-shirts, there’s much more to it than just the fabric and the colours – the specific style of the t-shirt is also a consideration when thinking about your outfits. This article will explore the […]

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What is Tricot Fabric?

20 December 20213 July 2023 by Anna Sampson

What is tricot fabric? What is tricot fabric UK, I hear you ask? I am going to explain it to you! Tricot is a generic term for any kind of warp-knitted fabric, that has been knitted in a tricot warp-knitting machine. The fabrics can range from very sheer and lightweight to opaque and heavyweight. Its […]

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What are Lingerie Fabrics?

14 December 20216 June 2023 by Anna Sampson

What are lingerie fabrics? Good question! You’ve come to right place, because we’ll be discussing all things lingerie fabric in this blog. Lingerie fabric ranges are floaty and luxurious, practical and cosy. Lucent Satin and Organza are decadent,  Mulmul and Cotton Satin are more practical. Against your skin, delicate Lingerie feels great- draping where it […]

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What is Ticking Fabric?

2 December 20216 June 2023 by Anna Sampson

What is ticking fabric? It’s a question we hear a lot. Behind its mysterious name, it actually is found in lots of things we have around the house! Ticking fabric is used for cushions, upholstery or bedding, and is a textile which has been tightly woven for durability, with the aim of preventing feathers or […]

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The Different Types of Leather

26 November 20211 February 2022 by Anna Sampson

Everywhere we go, we see leather, but have you stopped to think what the different types of leather actually are? Simply put, leather is any fabric that is made from animal skin. Leather is a hard-wearing fabric, that is flexible and wrinkle-resistant, which is why it’s such a good investment. We’ll be covering the many […]

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