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Velvet is the general name of a fabric with nap. Velvet fabrics include velvet and plush. When designing products, it is important to remember that velvet surface is prone to damage. Also, it requires care during maintenance. When making window decorations, we suggest using a lining. When upholstering furniture it is recommended to use a lining between the fabric and the polyurethane foam to prevent the nap being damaged on the reverse. Also, make sure that the nap on all velour elements used faces goes downward.

If you want to preserve good appearance of your velvet products, we recommend regular vacuuming and if the nap is flattened – gentle brushing with a soft, dense brush with the nap i.e. in the smooth direction. If this does not help, put your iron to steam setting, bring it close to the fabric without actually touching its surface and then comb it with a brush once again. If a fabric with viscose fleece comes into contact with water, stains appear. They may be removed using the method described above as they are caused by nap disarrangement, not discolouration.

Resistance of fabric to damage or abrasion is tested using the Martindale testing apparatus in accordance with standard EN ISO 12947. Such tests are performed in specialist laboratories.

A mechanical device rubs the fabric with a disk made of white felt until the threads wear and break.

• At Dekoma, fabrics that withstand 5 000 Martindale cycles are considered upholstery fabrics.
• Fabrics that withstand 35 000 Martindale cycles may be used in public utility buildings.
• Fabrics that withstand 50 000 Martindale cycles are considered high durability fabrics.
• Fabrics that withstand 100 000 Martindale cycles are considered very high durability fabrics.

Jacquard is a fabric produced using a Jacquard loom, which allows for obtaining very large patterns, with flowing contours and fine details. Popularly the name jacquard refers to patterned fabrics (chenille or smooth), both one- and multi-coloured. An example of jacquard fabric woven in one colour is damask, whose back side is the negative image of the front. In multi-coloured fabrics, both the warp and weft can be woven with one or many colours.

Water-repellent finish is a fabric protector that fends off water- and oil-based liquids. Fabrics protected with this coating are resistant to liquid spills, which can be easily removed with a clean cloth, while dry soil can be brushed off. The coating does not impact the look or any other properties of the fabrics, but provides them with better usage parameters. It is recommended for indoor use with upholstery fabrics. For instance, Teflon is a brand name for one of the water-repellent finishes.

A water-repellent finish doesn not mean the fabric is 100% water proof, so coated fabrics should not be used for outdoor awnings.

Alpaca is a wool fibre of alpacas, animals living in the Andes, mountain range along the western edge of South America. Alpaca was once called the “wool of the gods”. Immensely expensive and rare, it is produced on a much lower scale sheep wool. Clothing and decorations made from alpaca are elegant, noble and durable.

Advantages of alpaca:

• it is warm and light
• it is durable and strong
• it is flame-resistant
• it is very resistant to sunlight
• it is resistant to soiling
• it is anti-allergic
• it alleviates neuralgia, joint and limb pains and facilitates recovery after accidents

Pilling resistance is the resistance of the fabric to the formation of balls of fibres (pills) pushed out of from the surface of the cloth. Resistance to pilling is determined using the Martindale apparatus. Following the specified number of abrasion rubs, the surface of the product is evaluated.

Pilling categories:

• 1 – strong pilling
• 5 – no pilling

Different colour of the pills compared to the base fabric indicates that they come from another product (blankets, pillows, clothing, etc.).

Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 jest zastrzeżonym znakiem towarowym wyrobów tekstylnych, akcesoriów i materiałów pochodzących z recyklingu, nadawanym przez Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Badań i Testowania w Dziedzinie Ekologii Tekstyliów i skóry (znanym jako Instytut Oeko-Tex®).

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 nie jest certyfikatem świadczącym o ekologii czy zrównoważonym rozwoju.

Certyfikacja daje gwarancję, że dany produkt oraz surowce i półprodukty na poszczególnych etapach produkcji zostały przebadane zarówno pod kątem braku toksycznych związków jaki i limitów na obecność substancji dozwolonych.
Certyfikat przyznawany jest dla czterech klas produktów w zależności od końcowego wykorzystania/przeznaczenia wyrobu. Im intensywniejszy jest kontakt ze skórą tym wymagania co do wartości dopuszczalnych substancji są bardziej rygorystyczne.

Klasa I: niemowlęta i dzieci do lat 3
Klasa II: materiały mające kontakt ze skórą
Klasa III: materiały nie mające kontaktu ze skórą
Klasa IV: tekstylia użytku domowego, materiały dekoracyjne

Certyfikacja ta zgodna jest z międzynarodowymi wymogami i przepisami, w tym: z załącznikami XVII i XIV rozporządzenia REACH, listą kandydacką ECHA-SVHC, dyrektywą CPSIA.
Ważność certyfikacji 1 rok, po tym czasie można starać się o przedłużenie na kolejny rok.

Curtains and net curtains can be hung using eyelets. Eyelets are durable metal elements used with curtains; they are also suitable for net curtains when a clear washer is used. Our eyelets are available in three shapes and eight colours. Each eyelet is also fitted with a plastic silencing insert. When using eyelets the fabric forms regular, elegant waves, and the use of curtains becomes simpler and more convenient. Remember that the number of eyelet openings should be even and the distance from the side edges of the curtain must be about 5-6 cm. For your convenience, we also offer a manual eyelet puncher.