FABRICS COMPOSITION
FABRICS
MATERIALS
The choice of yarn is crucial to the functionality and aesthetics of the fabric. Furnishing fabrics can be divided into two main types:
NATURAL
Cotton: Soft, breathable, but less resistant to wear and tear.
Linen: Elegant and durable, ideal for curtains and upholstery.
Wool: Used for warm, textured fabrics.
Silk: Lustrous and refined, used for luxurious curtains or decorative details.
SYNTHETICS
Polyester: Inexpensive, durable, ideal for practical fabrics.
Nylon: Excellent wear resistance, but less breathable.
Acrylic: Alternative to wool, resistant to pilling.
Blends: Combine natural and synthetic fibers to make fabrics with better properties (e.g., cotton-polyester for greater strength).
COMPOSITIONS
The fabrics of the Sarelli Interiors Textiles collections are created after a careful study of the combination of different types of materials. The following is a list of the main components:
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FABRICS
DENSITY
Density refers to the amount of threads present per unit area (e.g., threads per centimeter or inch) and affects:
- Strength: Denser fabrics are stronger and more suitable for upholstery or upholstered furniture.
- Appearance: Density can affect the level of opacity or transparency (e.g., lightweight curtain fabrics).
- Durability: Fabrics with denser warp and weft tend to last longer and resist wear and tear.
- Measurement: Warp (vertical threads) and weft (horizontal threads) are distinguished, the combined density of which determines the weight and structure of the fabric.
The fabrics of the Sarelli Interiors Textiles collections have the following characteristics:
- 132 stitches (picks) on cm
- Warp (warn) of 50 dn – that is, very thin to allow our designs to be very detailed
DYEING
Fabric color and finish are crucial to furnishings and are achieved through various techniques:
- Yarn dyeing: The threads are dyed before weaving. It ensures uniform colors and durability, ideal for fine fabrics.
- Piece dyeing: The finished fabric is dipped in the color bath. Used for plain and solid colors.
- Printing: Designs and patterns are applied to the already woven fabric (gravure or digital for more detail).
Finishing treatments:
- Stain-resistant: For upholstery fabrics intended for furniture or surfaces subject to wear and tear.
- Fireproof: Required for public environments or safety regulations.
- Anti-mold and waterproof: For curtains or fabrics in wet environments.
Sarelli Interiors Textiles’ fabrics are executed by the Yarn Dyeing method: the threads are dyed before weaving. It guarantees uniform colors and durability, ideal for fine fabrics. This allows us to offer the customer a fabric that is fully customizable in the colors of the yarns that make up the fabric structure.
OTHER REFERENCES
Other parameters to consider in characterizing the fabric are:
- Weight: Measured in grams per square meter (g/m²), affects softness and use (light fabrics for curtains, heavy for upholstery).
- Elasticity: Important for fabrics that must conform to curved surfaces, such as furniture linings.
- Durability: Martindale or Wyzenbeek tests are used to evaluate the fabric’s resistance to abrasion.
THE COLLECTIONS
The names of the Sarelli Interiors Textiles collections have a reference to classicism, with iconoclastic names that are easy to associate with the fabrics. They are all indicated in the header of the individual pulls, for ease of identification.
The Sarelli Interiors Textiles collections are in total 38, each consisting of several fabrics usually divided between:
- Main fabric (main)
- Various coordinating fabrics (flower coo, stripes coo, geometric coo.)
- Plain fabrics (plain)
Each collection was developed in about five or six background colors, usually with yarns in gold and silver coloring. Each collection can be made in different colors, according to the customer’s choice.
