Do we have a Furniture Waste problem? or do we have a Design Problem?
Our Systems Reflect Our Values Furniture waste is one of those Elephant in the room issues: Elephant in the room (definition): A major problem [...]
3 Tips for Working with Mohair Fabric
Mohair is a fabric with a heavy nap that poses some challenges to work with because of its thickness and deep pile. Here are [...]
Questions about Flame Retardants in Upholstery?
I am a scientist at heart. Before I took up upholstery, I loved nature & ecology in my early youth, and later acquired a Bachelor [...]
Review: Enkev – Global Resource for Natural Fibers (for Upholstery)
Do you know of any latex foam or natural fiber suppliers in the UK?... ... Or Europe? ... Australia? These are questions that regularly come [...]
PFAS Stain Repellants in Upholstery Fabrics
Questioning the safety of chemicals used in upholstery fabrics Upholsterers & designers offer a fabulous array of performance fabrics... at what cost? (Image: Vitalijs [...]
Toxin or Toxic – What is the Correct Term?
Toxin vs. Toxicant (as in toxic substance). The difference is REAL and IMPORTANT. Lionfish spines release a toxin as a means of self defense [...]
Upholstery Fabric Green Certifications
How to identify a (truly) healthy upholstery fabric (is it even possible?) Finding ‘safe’ upholstery fabric remains a challenge, even in these days of increased [...]
‘Green’ Choices in Upholstery Fabric (is there such a thing?)
CAN you Green your Textile Choices? Choosing a natural, HEALTHY fabric for your upholstery project can be a challenging process. Fortunately, we have the work [...]
Upholstery in the ‘New’ Economy
What lies beyond COVID-19? I want to share a vision for Upholstery's future, but first I want to acknowledge that things are far from normal [...]
3 Ways to Sew a Zipper into a Boxed Cushion
There really is no definitive CORRECT way to sew a zipper into a box cushion ... aside from doing your best to sew it straight [...]