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What Is Waterproof Fabric Technology?
In the fast-paced and demanding environments of healthcare and hospitality, the need for durable, easy-to-clean, and safe materials is critical. One of the innovations that has revolutionised these industries is waterproof fabric. Designed to withstand heavy use while maintaining hygiene and comfort, waterproof fabrics offer a range of benefits that make them essential for modern … continue reading
What Is A Base Cloth?
“What is a base cloth?” is often asked by architects, designers and specifiers not familiar with the digital printing process. It is not uncommon for a print design to be requested without the base cloth. But we always need to know the substrate that the design is being printed onto. Here we help clarify the … continue reading
Understanding Double-sided Fabric Printing
The term double-sided fabric printing for commercial projects refers to dye sublimation of the face side (right side), and the back side (wrong side) of a textile base cloth. In double-sided printing the base cloth is subjected to extremely high temperatures during sublimation twice over! Textile base cloths Not all textile base cloths are suitable … continue reading
Commercial-Grade Printed Fabric Tested for Durability and Lightfastness
How durable and lightfast is our commercial-grade printed fabric exactly? Many of you will be familiar with the rub rate of our woven fabrics and base cloths. But what happens to these results when the fabric is printed with a design? This is a very good question! We chose two printed fabrics and put them … continue reading
A Guide To Commercial Wall Covering Types
The choice of commercial wall covering types, styles and substrates will depend on the space, the context and must be fit for purpose. Wallpaper, wall vinyl and other wall coverings offer vast design options, from subtle plains and textures to beautiful pattern and murals. Get To Know Your Wall Covering Types Internal linings of commercial buildings … continue reading
What Is The Difference Between PVC-Free and TPO Wall Covering?
The answer is, TPO wall covering is a type of PVC-free wall covering. Let us help shed some light on this topic… PVC-free wall covering doesn’t contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride) It is therefore a fantastic eco-friendly option for architects and designers wanting a sustainable wall covering option for their design projects. So, what is TPO … continue reading
What Is ‘Railroaded’ and Wide Width Fabric?
What does the term railroaded mean when it comes to suppling a design printed on a fabric base cloth? Here you’ll find an explanation of railroaded (or railroading) as well as when to choose wide width railroaded fabric. So, what does railroaded mean exactly? STANDARD: Most directional patterns, be they woven or printed, run ‘up’ … continue reading
What Is Type 2 Wall Covering
There are three types of commercial grade wall covering on the market. The classification of type 1, 2 and 3 is based on the weight / linear yard, which will drive the suitability of a wall covering in a specific environment. Type 3 / Type III This commercial, high impact wall covering is for the … continue reading