Textiles are such a part of our daily lives that it seems natural to clean them in order to maintain their condition. While this is appropriate for household linens, in general you should not attempt to clean an antique textile without first consulting a textile conservator. Proper cleaning techniques for antique textiles require a great deal of skill and experience; sometimes cleaning would be more harmful than allowing the textile to remain soiled. A conservator can evaluate the condition of the textile and assist you in determining the best course of action.

One important kind of cleaning you can do to maintain your textile collection is vacuuming. A low-power, hand-held vacuum is the best tool for the job. Lightweight or fragile textiles should be vacuumed through a fiberglass screen (available at hardware stores). Vacuum slowly and carefully, working in the direction of the nap with velvets or other pile fabrics. Avoid scrubbing back and forth. If you have a rug in constant use on the floor, make sure to vacuum the back as well as the front on a regular basis.

When working with your collection, be sure to wash your hands to remove oils, acids, salts, and soils that can stain your textile. Remove jewelry such as rings that might catch on loose threads. Work on a clean surface and do not eat, drink, or smoke around your textile collection. A textile can be easily torn if handled improperly. When moving a textile within your home, gently pleat, fold, or roll the piece and support its weight on a tray or sturdy piece of cardboard.

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	General Care and Cleaning Textiles are such a part of our daily lives that it seems natural to clean them in order to maintain their condition. While this is appropriate for household linens, in general you should not attempt to clean an antique textile without first consulting a textile conservator. Storage Attics and basements should be avoided as storage locations for your textile collection because climate is usually very difficult to control in those spaces. The best location in your home for textile storage is a cool, dry room. If using a closet, make sure there is sufficient air circulation to prevent mold growth. Proper Display Techniques if you are a textile collector, there are some ways you can display your collections. Ultimately, your choice is dependent on the condition of the textile. The following will assist you in discussing an appropriate mounting technique for your textile with a conservator. 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But oftentimes people only see it just as a fabric and they never see it from other perspective. Contrast in Fashion and Textile Design Sometimes contrast is one of the most effective ways to add visual interest to your composition. Often times your eyes will be more attracted to something colorful than just a plain color. Try to mix and put the completely different things into one. For the contrast to be effective, it must be strong — the elements must be different, not just sort of different. How to Handle Cotton As we write earlier in this website, cotton are the most common fabrics used for almost every purpose, from clothes to bed sheet. But do you realize that almost every product you buy has a different wash instruction? Tips For Working With Color If you are a fashion designer or textile designer or someone who work with colors, here are some tips that you can apply in order to get a great color scheme that will make the perfect products. How to develop a pleasing color scheme Color is very subjective and extremely influential. Often times we attracted to something just because of its color. Or we hate something just because we don’t like the color. "Exploring Digital Fashion and Textile Design" Digital world spreading to all directions and every aspect of human, including the fashion and textile world. Fashion from time to time.. What new clothes were introduced during the 70s, 80s and 90s that you can think of? This is a list of all the clothing and fashion styles that were popular during the seventies, eighties and nineties LYCRA EASY FIT NEW FOR SOCKS There’s a new Lycra Easy Fit, a new fiber variant developed especially for athletic sock manufacturers.	General Care and Cleaning Textiles are such a part of our daily lives that it seems natural to clean them in order to maintain their condition. While this is appropriate for household linens, in general you should not attempt to clean an antique textile without first consulting a textile conservator. Proper cleaning techniques for antique textiles require a great deal of skill and experience; sometimes cleaning would be more harmful than allowing the textile to remain soiled. A conservator can evaluate the condition of the textile and assist you in determining the best course of action. One important kind of cleaning you can do to maintain your textile collection is vacuuming. A low-power, hand-held vacuum is the best tool for the job. Lightweight or fragile textiles should be vacuumed through a fiberglass screen (available at hardware stores). Vacuum slowly and carefully, working in the direction of the nap with velvets or other pile fabrics. Avoid scrubbing back and forth. If you have a rug in constant use on the floor, make sure to vacuum the back as well as the front on a regular basis. When working with your collection, be sure to wash your hands to remove oils, acids, salts, and soils that can stain your textile. Remove jewelry such as rings that might catch on loose threads. Work on a clean surface and do not eat, drink, or smoke around your textile collection. A textile can be easily torn if handled improperly. When moving a textile within your home, gently pleat, fold, or roll the piece and support its weight on a tray or sturdy piece of cardboard. (www.textilemuseum.org/) Send to friend