The origin of woven textiles Textiles are defined by the yarns and threads that create them. Historically speaking, textiles have been used for the last 100,000 years, all the way back to the stone age. The earliest instances of cotton,...
This year’s High Point Furniture Market was full of excitement and success for Revolution. Performance fabrics continue to be all the buzz and while many new performance brands have emerged, Revolution aces the test and beats the rest when it...
The best way to removed blood stains from your couch is to use the fabric manufacturers recommended cleaning solution . Spray the cleaning solution on the blood stains and be sure to blot the stain away instead of rubbing. Blotting...
Olefin (polypropylene) fabrics are made of synthetic fibers that are durable and stain resistant. To learn more in depth, visit our What exactly is Olefin blog. Well… How did Olefin get here? In Italy during the 1950's, chemist Giulio Natta,...
The ancient craft of weaving, originating in the Neolithic era, can be traced back almost 12,000 years. It began as a simple process where early humans intertwined branches and twigs to construct shelters that protected them from the weather. The...
The use of toile patterns in design has been a constant since the mid 1700’s, however, the use of toiles experiences surges in popularity from time to time. A toile, or more specifically a Toile de Jouy, literally means “cloth from...
This week, I continue with the history, but with a different take (Then and Now). STI’s mill and offices in King’s Mountain, NC Here at STI, we primarily use Polypropylene (Olefin) and Polyester yarns. Our purpose for focusing on these yarns...
The designs in Navajo weavings have always been a personal expression of the weaver. However, we can make some educated guesses based upon historical research and interviews with Navajo elders. Perhaps two of the earliest design elements to be utilized...
