Practical guidelines
Scuba FabricDon’t worry if you notice the following characteristics in your fabric:
Slubs & knots - Most fabrics are woven on looms and sometimes slubs and knots will be visible on the surface of the fabric where yarns are naturally bulkier or joined. This is a natural feature of linens and cottons and not a fault in the material.
Cotton seeds - These are often found on 100% cotton fabrics that haven’t been dyed or bleached. This is a natural feature and part of the beauty of cotton.
Chenille and velvet yarns - With a little bit of love and attention these luxurious fabrics will keep their rich look. You might notice they have a tendency to:
Flatten - Fabrics with a pile will need brushing up to keep their texture and vibrant colour. (They flatten a little where you sit on them.)
Move - Chenille and velvet covers are more prone to move as the pile of the cushions rub against the body cover. It’s not a problem, you just need to re-dress them and tuck them back in from time to time.
Stripe - When the stripe pattern isn’t symmetrical the velvet pile on outside arms is cut with the nap in the opposite direction. Just brush the pile in the direction of the nap to keep the fabric looking sharp.
Shade - Chenille and velvet look so luxurious and appealing because they have a distinctive
Knitting Stretchy Fabric pile that catches the light.
