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Q: Is there a light weight, soft blackout lining?
A: We now have the new Bella Notte Silky Blackout. This is a very soft and light weight blackout lining. It is 100% Polyester micro suede and is approximately 20% lighter in weight. This is a great blackout for those long panels and for the multi width panels. This lining will help keep the weight off the blackout lined window treatments while giving you a great hand and very soft draping quality.
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Q: Can
I wash my draperies with your linings?
A: All
draperies are recommended to be dry cleaned unless they are 100%
polyester and have a 100% drapery lining, then machine washing
can be done a gentle cycle with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Q: Should I use
100% cotton lining with a 100% cotton face fabric?
A:
The
industry traditional standard is to use 100% cotton lining, but
you can use any lining that is to your liking or to the
preference of your customer.
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Q:
Will a blended lining wrinkle?
A:
Blended linings will not wrinkle as much as 100% cotton
linings. They will wrinkle if they are abused and tossed about,
which will cause them to need pressing.
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Q: Why do blended
linings pull back when I iron them?
A:
When a blended lining has a polyester base, for its
composition, you need to use a cool iron to press this lining.
Polyester is a basic plastic and when you put heat to plastic it
will melt or pull back and or puddle.
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Q: What is the best
lining to use?
A:
The
best lining to use is one that you like to work with and is
going to make your customer happy.
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Q: What interlining
is best for silks?
A:
The most commonly used is the heavy flannel, which adds
body to the silk and gives it a true rich elegant look.
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Q: Should I use
natural or bleached white flannel on silks?
A:
Designers
will use bleached white flannel with light colored silks, this
is in order not to have the face silk fabric discolor from the
interior lighting, i.e., white silk will appear to have a creamy
cast if you use the natural flannels.
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Q: When should the
original English bump cloth be used to interline a window
treatment?
A:
This
product is normally used by designers on silk fabrics. This will
create the European style look that many customers are after.
This is truly the top of the line in elegance with silk
window treatments.
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Q:
Why are fire retardant linings stiff and have no luster?
A: When
the mill treats a fabric for fire retardency they cannot have a
polished face because of the chemical and the chemical when
dried does make the fabric a bit on the stiff side.
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Q:
Can I have a soft blackout lining?
A:
Soft,
is truly a contradiction of terms when you ask about blackouts.
The best product for softness is the Roc- lon
“budget” blackout, which has a lighter face fabric, which
allows it to have a little more flexibility over the heavier
face fabric.
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Q: What can I use for blackout
without using blackout on my silks?
A:
The designer workrooms are using the following process:
1st layer is the face fabric, 2nd layer is an interlining, 3rd
layer is ruby plus sateen, black, 4th layer is your regular
lining.
This works well in all reports back from our designer
workrooms.
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Q: What is your return policy
A:
Angel’s
distributing inc., has the following return policy:
the buyer will be able to return a bolt of fabric when
the bolt has not been cut and the buyer will pay for the
shipping on the original shipment along with the call tag to
pick up the product and the return shipping cost.
There will be a restocking fee of $25.00/bolt of lining.
We
do not want our customers to have flawed lining but we need to
be given the opportunity to make a decision on a per occurrence
basis as to the extent of the damage to the fabric. When the customer feels that the product is too bad to use we
will bring it back and make a determination as to the situation
and proceed to replace the lining or to return the unused
portion to the customer if it is considered by the industry to
be the norm and not the unusual.
All
claims need to be made before five days after delivery.
All product brought back will be fully examined to insure
that the product is undamaged and is in resalable condition, if
brought back for restocking.
All flawed products will be brought back and run for
yardage measurement and condition of the fabric.
There
are many questions on lining that we could not even begin to put
on this page. If you have a question that you would like answered
about lining, please email us or call us at 1-800-450-9368.
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Q: Suede Back, Dry Cleaning & Machine Washing Instructions
A:
Proper cleaning techniques for the major mills coated, lining fabrics. Due to the fact that the Major Mills suede back producst are so different from other materials, special
care should be exercised to protect them from potential harm.
Dry CLearn Drapery Cycle
Many Curtains and draperies are unnecessarily dry cleaned, a regular soft brushing or careful vacuum cleaning will generally keep curtains looking bright and new for many
seasons. When dry cleaning becomes necessary, be sure to use a professional dry cleaner and explain to them to use the drapery cycle. (coin operated machines can cause
harm to the lining and to the face fabrics aa well. The following procedures are recommended by the International Fabricare Institute.
(Note: Check the manufacturers recommendation for proper care and cleaning of all fabrics.
Dry Cleaners, please us the Dry Cleaning Drapery Cycle
- Inspect draperies for labels that recommend special care and classify for cleaning methods
- Make sure that the draperies have been measured before cleaning. Make sure that the measurement information is passed tot he finisher.
- Remove all drapery hooks or pins. Inspect for all sharp objects attached to the draperies or in machine and remove.
- Run machine with, under weight load, do not over load.
- Give a short run without adding moisture:
White Spirits, (Petroleum Solvents)... 10-15 Minutes, or Perchloreoethylene...5 Minutes, or Fluorocarbon...5 Minutes
- Give normal extraction
- Tumble dry. Do not exceed 120 degrees fahrenheit, (50 degrees celsius), tumbler temperature
- Hang immediately, do not leave in hampter
CAUTION: When draperies are cabinet or air dried do not place the coated side over the bar. Place the fabric side over the bar. When the drapery is damp with solvent
or water and is folded so that the coated side comes in contact with itself the fabric may self stick while drying and then shred and tear the foam when trying to separate it.
When dry, hang the draperies and allow to condition at room temperature for a few days. DO NOT!!! Iron the acrylic side of the lining and only use a light cool iron on the fabric side if necessary.
*** Hand Wasihing
For lining fabrics only-for face fabrics, check manufacturerers recommendation for washability. Only smaller curtains should be attempted to be washed by machine.
- Loosen tape and draw strings, if any, and remove all hooks.
- Follow curtain fabric care label recommendations where given.
- Use mild detergent or soap flakes, follow manufacturers recommendations.
- Ensure that the flakes or detergent are dissolved fully before immersing the curtains.
- Do not rub acrylic foam areas; Squeeze Gently.
- Use hand hot water
- Rinse thoroughly; Detergents left in curtains can cause severe deterioration of certian face fabrics.
- Do not use bleach in any form.
** After washing shake curtains from excess water. Do not ring out or squeeze. Hang curtains on a suitable line, from the heading, to drip dry full length in open width.
When curtains need to be placed over a line, insure that the line is well padded to avoid a permanent crease and distribute the weight evenly.
When dry, re-hang the curtains and allow to condition at room temperature for a few days. Do not iron the acrylic side of the lining and only use a light cool iron on the
fabric side. Check manufacturers recommendations for ironing of face fabrics.
WARNING: Shrinkage is more likely to occur if curtains are washed. Adjustment for shrinkage may be necessary by un-picking and re-tacking the hems.
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