If you want to breathe new life into your home, without entirely redecorating or having to invest in all new furniture, then we might just have the solution for you. It could be time to reupholster some of your old, tired furnishings and bring them forward into the 2020s. But what exactly is upholstery? And […]
When looking at fabrics, you’ll notice that the majority of them are split into two types. These are usually either poly fabrics or a natural fabrics. Poly fabrics are – put simply – man-made. They are synthetic materials which we make for a specific use. For more information on that please see our blog post […]
Ever fancied yourself a seamstress? Want to make your own clothes but aren’t sure where to begin? Well, we have scoured the internet for you and contacted some real-life dressmakers to ask them what the one thing that they wish they had known when they were starting out was. That’s right, we’ve searched high and […]
What was the Arts and Crafts Movement? This international trend focussed on the decorative and fine arts. It stood for simple forms of traditional craftsmanship and often featured decoration styles with folky, romantic or medieval influences. The term itself was first coined by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson in 1887, despite having been developing in Britain for some […]
What is PUL? PUL stands for Polyurethane Laminate which is a very unique material. Also known as ‘thermal stretch’ or ‘fuzzy rubber’, this waterproof material has a huge range of end uses. Polyurethane Laminate has a number of uses due to the abundance of super-helpful characteristics. PUL fabric has a number of applications from medical […]
You’ve got plenty of great ideas. You have a catalogue of awesome designs. In your mind, you have a whole t-shirt business enterprise. But, where do you start? How o you make it happen? What do you do, or don’t you do? How do I start a t-shirt business? Well, there is no need to […]
What is Scuba Fabric? Scuba is the fashion variety of the well known Neoprene material (also known as Chloroprene rubber). A double knit fabric that is normally a poly which has been mixed with Lycra or Spandex. It has a very smooth texture and a fine gauge thread. Scuba fabric is very springy. Another variety, […]
We’ve all had the same dreaded experience at the store: finding the perfect style of trousers in the completely wrong colour. Who’s designed these in neon yellow, and why? It might make you wish you had the ability to design your own fabric pattern. But how? Well, the good news is that you don’t need […]
Cotton is one of the most common fabrics known to mankind. It is safe to assume that we all have cotton in some form or the other, be it garments, accessories or home furnishings. I am sure that you would have come across the term ‘Egyptian cotton’ while browsing for cotton-based products on the net […]
1. What is Transfer Printing? Transfer printing describes two different types of printing: Heat transfer printing and sublimation. They both have their pros and cons, but they both tend to be more suited for different needs. There is still some ambiguity on sublimation and how it works, so we are going to take a look […]