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The Look and Feel of Fabric
Advances in printing, ink and fabric technology have made grand-format textile printing a strong growth area, particularly in the retail, home goods and trade show industries. This growth is attracting both sign and graphic shops as well as manufacturing companies to the textile industry. Mike Wozny, senior product manager for EFI, says that his company recently entered the digital textile printing market with its July acquisition of Reggiani Macchine, which is based in Bergamo, Italy.
How to Make a Fabric Memo Board
How to create a fabric memo board using a cork board, fabric, and nailhead trim. It's perfect for displaying inspiring images and for keeping you organized.
Laminated Fabric Placemats Tutorial
When Elijah & Aliyah were visiting recently I was reminded of why my mom has plastic placemats when we were kids. Kids aren't usual...
Upholstery Fabric Guide
The fabric of an upholstered piece is the most visible sign of quality and style. Upholstery fabric also is the part most likely to show wear and soil. When choosing upholstery, you should be aware of its durability, cleanability, and resistance to soil and fading.
Indoor Outdoor Fabric Ideas
Super durable, yet soft and stylish enough for indoor use, outdoor fabric is a staple on both porches and high-traffic interior spaces. Check out these clever ways to incorporate it into your decor.
How much fabric do you need for reupholstering?
I visited one of my favorite sites the other day called Little Green Notebook, and she had these AMAZING charts with how much fabric you need for upholstering c
Outdoor Furniture and Fabric Ideas
Remake your exterior living spaces with these simple outdoor furniture and fabric ideas.
The Surprisingly Humanlike Ways Animals Feel Pain
A hurt rabbit pins back its ears and narrows its eyes—part of a "grimace scale" that tells us how animals feel discomfort.
How wool could ride the eco-friendly wave to become fashion’s next ‘It’ fabric
With rising global interest in sustainable lifestyles, Woolmark looks to present wool from its Australian producers as a versatile and modern fibre in premium fashion markets as well as fast-growing areas such as China
How Sharpie Became The Most Popular Marker Ever
Sharpie is probably the most versatile writing instrument in existence, and the fact that it can be used for everything from marking fabric to signing autographs is no small part of its ubiquity.
Why Banners Can Be A Signshop’s Go-To Product
Vinyl and polyester banners remain the focus, but other fabrics are emerging.
Before and After: A Plain Stairwell Gets a Playful Pop
Tips to Make Running Feel Easier
If you find yourself lagging on every run, consider these tweaks to your approach towards running.
How to Get Rid of the 12 Most Stubborn Stains
Wash fabrics as recommended after these treatments—the sooner, the better.
Window Treatment Ideas for Less
Instantly transform simple store-bought curtain panels and inexpensive fabric into something special with these quick and easy window treatment ideas.
