What should a buyer check before pairing dark pile with light upholstery?
Consider dye transfer at the contact points and request the method suited to the actual construction.
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Warp-knitted sofa fabrics
A sourcing guide to velvet textures, pile direction and backing for upholstery buyers.
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What should a buyer check on a warp-knitted velvet sample?
Compare the physical sample in both pile directions and under the same light. Ask for the face fabric and backing specifications separately before comparing two quotes.
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What changes when a warp-knit supplier offers a different backing?
Treat the backed material as a separate sample and check hand, stretch and sewing before accepting the change.
How should buyers check a relief pattern on a rounded sofa arm?
Compare the relief on a flat board and on a small upholstered radius with the same lighting.
When should a warp-knit upholstery buyer ask about snagging?
Ask how the quoted structure responds to snagging if the seating is likely to meet rough clothing or other contact points.
How can a cutting map reduce visible shade changes in ribbed velvet?
Mark the intended pile direction on each cut panel and compare a sewn pair under the same light.