It's the new year and with it comes the opportunity to look forward to the Colour Forecast the Home Textile Industry has in store for home across the globe. Below is a quick list of colour palettes that will take over home textiles in 2015. 1....
Jute in home textiles is a great organic supplement to other synthetic fabrics. Jute is produced from plants, primarily ceullose and lignin. It is known to be one of the most affordable natural fibres. Interestingly, they begin by being long, soft and shiny fibre that...
Both, polyester and cotton, are widely used as filling material for kitchen articles such as oven-gloves and potholders. They both provide insulation while picking up hot utensils, but both have their advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will compare the properties of both of...
Suede is a very sought after fabric in the textile industry, it has become a way to create a fashion statement for homes around the globe. Suede is known for its smooth and napped finish. It is generally made of the underside of the skin...
Block prints on Home Textiles are popular as Indian specialties around the globe. Block printing has brought ethnic print and patterns on dyed fabric to many-a homes. The most common technique is woodblock printing. Woodblock printing, as the name suggests includes the use of incised wood...
Kilim, as a word still does not have a definite origin. It is said to be a Persian word, or of Mongolian origin. However Kilim as a fabric for rugs was first found in China and now is closely related with Turkish heritage. Kilims have...
Shibori is an ancient Japanese art of dyeing cloth; it is dated all the way back to the 8th century. Although, Shibori was being referred to as a dying art, we are bringing Shibori back for home textiles. Shibori still holds that old world charm...
A table runner is a great way to accessorize your table. It dresses up the centre of the table, running the length, unlike the usual table cloth. This allows for the table's own character to also shine through, especially if you have a great wooden...
We've been talking to a lot of industry experts and doing our research, we've got some interesting home textile color trends for you. 2015 is going to be all about elevating two colours that belong to completely opposite sides of the colour chart. Champagne Beige: simple,...
Everyone's got Kitchen Towels. It is one of the most essential linen to have around in the kitchen. We mostly use it to dry dishes or wipe our hands, but we bet you didn't know there were so many inventive uses of a kitchen towel....