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Ultraviolet Degradation
Weakening or deterioration caused by exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or by artificial light.

 

 

Union Cloth
A fabric woven from two or more types of yarn, i.e. a union cloth may have a cotton warp and a wool filling.

 

 

Upholstery Fabric
Textiles that are ideal for draperies, valences, headboards, pillows and many other high end items in the home. Major American companies include Scalamandre, Colefax & Fowler, Cowtan & Tout, Bennison, Brunschwig & Fils, etc.






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