Cotton- Cotton is durable, strong
and affordable. The weight of the cotton affects how it hangs. Higher thread
counts wear better. While cotton is a good choice of fabric because it is
machine washable, it will wrinkle and mildew in a damp environment and can turn
yellow or fade in the sun. But, it can be treated to prevent the mildew and
yellowing from happening.
Linen- Like cotton, Linen is strong and durable;
however, it is more expensive. Most linen is dry clean only. It is somewhat
resistant to sun and mildew and hangs stiffly when draped.
Silk- Silk is costly, but drapes well
and resists mildew. Water will spot silk and can fade in the sun.
Wool- Wool is an excellent
insulator and drapes easily. It is moderately priced, but dry-clean only. It
attracts moths and weakens in direct sunlight.
Nylon- Nylon is strong, affordable and
wrinkle free. The higher the thread count the better the draping.
Polyester- Polyester is durable, strong
and wrinkle resistant. It can weaken over time in direct sunlight. It is
moderately priced and machine washable.
Rayon- Rayon is weaker than other
fibers, but drapes well. It is affordable and can be draped to look like silk or
linen. Rayon wrinkles and is dry clean only.
Brocade- Brocade features a raised
floral design that resembles embroidery. It is a heavy fabric usually woven from
cotton, wool or silk.
Canvas- Strong and inexpensive. Good for covering outdoor
furniture.
Chintz- Made
from a cotton weave and coated in a high-luster glaze and usually features a
floral motif.
Damask- Made
from a weave of cotton, silk or wool and is finished in matte and satin.
Gingham- Crisp cotton
fabric woven into block or check prints.
Lace- Lace features the eyelet design
and made from cotton or a cotton-poly blend.
Satin- Satin is woven from silk, linen
or cotton and features a glossy finish.
Sheers-
Sheers are a translucent fabric, such as voile or lace,
and gently diffuse light.
Taffeta- Taffeta is a crisp, shiny silk weave that retains shape well with
little support.
Toile- A
tightly woven fabric usually featuring a pastoral scene and printed in one
color.
Velvet- Velvet
blocks drafts and light, and shapes well.
Voile- Voile is also known as muslin.
Its texture can range from coarse to fine. Add a layer of muslin to your window
treatments to add insulation from heat and cold as well as
light.
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