Redesign Your Home With Lavish Damask Upholstery Fabric

Posted by michal1disuja on May 25th, 2016

Damask is a form of textile which is produced from silk. It is most widely used in the manufacturing of draperies, tablecloths, wallpaper, and upholstery. It is also frequently used to manufacture durable, outer apparel, such as coats and jackets. The term damask may also signify a style of textile weaving; although, this kind of weaving does not take into account the type of fabric used in its creation. The defining characteristic of damask upholstery fabric is a background of lavish fabric against raising embroidery or design. It is not unusual to find damask as the upholstery of antique furniture. Damask comes in a wide variety of patterns and shades.

Due to its magnificent qualities, the textile tends to be rather costly, so it is viewed as a luxury item. Damask upholstery fabric, which is created from pure silk, tends to be the most expensive due to the amount of silk that is needed for its construction. As a raw material, silk is rather costly. Various suppliers offer discounts on silk damask, or other types of damask, if it is ordered in bulk. Buying damask in bulk is generally done when the damask is to be used in a big scale task, such as interior design. Moreover, buying damask in bulk makes sure that the customer receives fabric that is consistent in its color and weaving pattern.

The themes and patterns which are integrated with damask usually comprise of geometric patterns or botanical themes. However, it is not unusual for a patter to include images of animals or simple domestic views. Moreover, the way in which damask is woven makes sure that the cloth is really durable. Artificial damask is the most reliable form of damask; however, its texture is not quite the same as damask which is built from organic materials.

In the early 1900's, the creation of the Jacquard looms made the manufacturing of damask more cost effective, and the material became more economically available for the common people. In modern society, damask is made from a modern form of the Jacquard loom by using computer controls to manipulate the position of warp threads in the fabric.

Make an impression on your friends and family with the stylish, trendy designs of damask upholstery fabric decor and accessories.