Selecting Fabric
There are many different types of fabrics, synthetic leather materials and leather. It is important to understand their qualities and flaws and how they will be used. There are so many aspects of just fabrics to consider; content, protective coatings, abrasions resistance, UV resistance and clean ability. Upholstery price per yard can range in quality and beauty reflected in pricing of $30.00 - $450.00.
The first place to start is with color and Robert Allen has an exquisite color library to help inspire the beginning of the process of finding the right fabric for your space. Most of the fabric companies have excellent advanced searches so you can narrow your search and only look at the right fabrics. Pattern can also be inspiring; Cf Stinson, Kravet, Duralee, Robert Allen, and Fabricut turn out lots of options and range $60-$200 per yard. Mayer and Cf Stinson are commercial grade quality who offer excellent creative patterns and solids which are easy to clean. Charlotte and Greenhouse are very popular for being conservative on design and price. It is recommend on seeing all products in person but especially leather and synthetic leather.
You may request samples by email.
The first place to start is with color and Robert Allen has an exquisite color library to help inspire the beginning of the process of finding the right fabric for your space. Most of the fabric companies have excellent advanced searches so you can narrow your search and only look at the right fabrics. Pattern can also be inspiring; Cf Stinson, Kravet, Duralee, Robert Allen, and Fabricut turn out lots of options and range $60-$200 per yard. Mayer and Cf Stinson are commercial grade quality who offer excellent creative patterns and solids which are easy to clean. Charlotte and Greenhouse are very popular for being conservative on design and price. It is recommend on seeing all products in person but especially leather and synthetic leather.
You may request samples by email.
A wonderful selection of affordable fabrics:
Charlotte Fabrics
A third generation family owned Minnesota company who offers over 6,000 fabrics, vinyls, drapery & sheers and growing; Charlotte Fabrics is one of the most popular due to their wonderful selection of affordable fabrics.
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Green House Fabrics
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From High Point, NC they live, sleep and breathe the business of beautiful fabrics, but more importantly, the care about the success of their clients.
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Innovative and durable for all kinds of applications:
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cf Stinson
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Cf Stinson is an innovative Midwestern textile company has been developing for hospitality, healthcare, education and corporate markets that has evolved with creative design and technology. These beautiful fabrics exceed expectations of upholstery fabrics with a website to view all their fabrics on different pieces of furniture. This is one of Kristin's favorite companies because of the high performance characteristics and creativity of patterns and colors of the materials they offer.
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Mayer Fabrics
Mayer Fabrics is creative company who bridge the gaps between design, durability, affordability and sustainability. They offer quality products for excellent prices with product lines which expand and change to utilize the latest innovations.
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Beautiful and elegant:
The Robert Allen Duralee Group
Robert Allen has an incredible collection of exquisite upholstery fabrics. They have beautiful color libraries to help focus in on mixing color families. Their focus on color has really given them an edge and ability to offer so many possibilities.
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Duralee
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Fabricut
Fabricut braided trim
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Fabricut offers traditional, transitional and contemporary styles, patterns and palettes along with decorative trimmings.
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Fabricut braided trim
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Kravet
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Kravet, Lee Jofa, Groundworks, GP & J Baker, and Brunschwig & Fils are all high end fabrics whom specialize in style, luxury and exceptional design.
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Trim, legs, and decorative nail heads:
Lee's Decorative Showcase
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Lee's Decorative Showcase offers a gallery of all of their products; decorative nails, trim, legs and other supplies. Kristin Ottesen Upholstery has the Black Diamond and Designer's Choice decorative nail collections, gimp and french braid trim samples.
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Kristin Ottesen Upholstery has 100s of samples from these companies and more. Please call 608-797-6553 or email knottesen24@gmail.com for an appointment. |
