product information
Below you will find an explanation of the product information given on the De Ploeg's swatches.
| Curtain fabric |
Curtain fabric |
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| Upholstery fabric |
Upholstery fabric |
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| Colourways |
The number of colours |
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| Composition |
Composition (see the international abbreviations) |
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| Width |
Width of the fabric |
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| Height |
Height of the fabric (floor to ceiling) |
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| Repeat |
Repeat size |
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| Cleaning |
Washing instructions |
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| Shrinkage |
Shrinkage after washing/dry cleaning (follow the cleaning recommendations) |
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| Lightfastness |
Discolouration caused by sunlight |
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The extent of discolouration is expressed in terms of a number between 1 and 8
on the blue scale, where 1 is the lowest discolouration and 8 is the highest
discolouration.
A lightfastness value of 6 means in practice that the fabric will show slight
discolouration after approximately two years (provided that it is not exposed
to direct sunlight).
De Ploeg has a lightfastness value of 5 as standard and strive to achieve a
lightfastness value of 6. |
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| Weight |
Weight in grams per linear metre. |
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| Pilling |
Pilling is where protruding fibres get twisted into small balls on the surface. |
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| Martindale |
Resistance to abrasion |
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| Seam slippage |
De Ploeg tests upholstery fabric for its sensitivity to the stitching coming open. |
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In general, it can be said that a fabric where the yard threads can slip a maximum of
6 mm from each other does not give a problem.
If the seam slippage is less, then it is recommended to pay extra attention
when upholstering by using double stitches and serging the edges. |
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| Flame resistance |
Flame retardance |
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De Ploeg fabrics are tested to see whether they are flame-retardant according
to the standards applicable in various countries:
BS 5867 (Great Britain),
DIN 4102 (Germany),
NF 92 507 (France),
ISO 6940/6941 (International test) |
