Presented by:

S.Rajesh Kumar

PSG TECH

TABLE TEXTILES

HOME TEXTILE

Introduction

OEKO-TEX Standard 100: This standard has different product classes

such as class I, II, III and IV. Out of such classes, product class III and

IV have significance in home textile sector.

The product Class III includes textiles that are not in direct contact with

skin, and product Class IV is for decoration material.

Decoration materials in the context of this standard are all articles

including initial products and accessories which are used for decoration

such as table clothes, wall coverings, furnishing fabrics and curtains,

upholstery fabrics, and floor coverings.

Table cloths/covers: Several types of table cloths are available out of which, linen

table cloths are bit expensive than cotton or other types of fabric. Europe is

famous for quality linen and linen products. Fine look and sheen makes it popular

and it is not difficult to find luxury linen table cloths now-a-days.

Woven printed types of linen cotton material, crocheted linen, jacquard type that

includes damask and embroidered types are some of the popular items.

Nonwoven table cloths, which include spun bonded nylon and spun laced

polyester fibre, are also used commonly.

Not more than one time usage table cloths are called paper linen table cloths.

Although these look like linen but made up from a dense paper material that looks

similar to linen.

Table mats : Woven printed, Jacquard types and embroidered styles are common

items.

Placemats are available with two finishes—merrowed and inverted

hemmed. We also offer two shapes—square or mitered corners. Placemats

have three layers: top fabric, stiffener and bottom fabric. After repeated

washings, placemats will require pressing to re-bond the interfacing adhesive.

The inverted hem finish is very durable and is specially designed for use

requiring frequent laundering such as a health care facility. Placemats are sold

by the dozen.

Table runners: These are used in decorating the tables. These are normally run over

the table to add to the look.

However, in India table covers are more predominant than table runners. Table

covers are mostly used to protect the furnisher from stain and for the attractive

look of the dinning table.

Table runner is the piece of fabric that is made according to the table shape. So it

can be rectangular table runner, round table runner, square and oblong table

runner. But there is no hard and fast rule of using table runner according to the

shape of the table.

On square table one can use the round or vice-versa. Different varieties of table

runner patterns are available. Out of which,

*Patchwork table runner * Crochet table runner

*Embroidered table runner * Jacquard table runner

*Printed table runner * Knitted table runner are common in use.

In a patchwork table runner pattern there is one long fabric having patches of

designs and patterns that are made from other fabrics either having a different

print or colour.

Crochet is a technique of making a runner with the help of thread and crochet

tool. Crochet can be done on the edges of any kind of table runner that gives

very different look.

Embroidered table runners are very popular. It can be both hand made and

machine made.

Hand-made table runners are more expensive than their counter part.

Knitted table runners are made from wool and printed ones will have prints on

them. Now based on the way one wants to decorate table, patterns and designs

are selected.

Apart from these laces, beautiful ribbons and other embellishments on the table

runner are available in the market to further beautify it. There are numerous

fabrics from which table runner can be made.

Table runners made from cotton, polyester, silk, bamboo, and linen are available.

Vinyl, plastic and satin based materials are also common.

The organic consciousness has given an edge to cotton and other eco-friendly

fabrics such as bamboo, linen and silk.

Paper table runners are also getting popular as these can be used once and

there is no need of cleaning and maintaining them.

Quilted table runners can also change the whole room’s decor. So table

runners are very important part of drawing & dining furnishings.

Fruit Print Cotton Table Runner

Place mats & table runners are available in sizzling colors, beautiful designs

and prints. Following are the alluring features of place mats & table runners;

* Color fastness

* Excellent printing

* Vibrant color

* Elegant design

* High absorbent quality

Geometric Table Runner

Item Code: SH-TR-8863 Product Code: SH-CDP-8863 Description:100 % Cotton with print. Which is a crisp, smooth

woven fabric. It is considered to be a "high end" fabric, this is acotton yarn are used with good color fastness property.

Colour : Multi-colour Material : 100% cotton Wash Care : Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry , Hand wash,

Machine wash hot. Dimensions : 140 X 225 cm (Single coot)

Double Coot Specialty finishing :(if needed)

· Water Retardant

· Soil Repellant

· Indigo dyeing

· Stain Repellant

Table skirting: Table skirting fabric must not be stiff and hard. It should have a

proper flow to solve the decorative purpose. The cloth must be completely

opaque to have more royal impact.

The first choice of many consumers and manufacturers is the polyester fabric as

it has that flow with great appeal and needs less care. For affluent look of the

table, linen skirts and silk table skirting is also done but less expensive is satin or

poly-satin.

These are the best alternatives to the traditional rayon. In some of the weddings

cotton table skirting is also used but these have less impact than the cloth that has

shine in it. Thus, the fabrics that can be picked to make table skirts are linen,

satin, cotton, polyester poplin, poly silk and poly linen. In addition to this plastic

table skirting is also used.

Coasters available in various shapes and finishes. Round in a merrowed finish (Light

Olive Cottunique) or square in either merrowed (Polystripe Forest) or inverted hem

(Kensington damask Navy) finish. Coasters are sold by the full dozen only.

Cottunique® Navy 4x4 square merrowed finish,

Cottunique® Light Olive 4" Round merrowed finish,

Kensington Navy 4x4 square Inverted Hem Finish.

Polystripe Hunter 4x4 square merrowed finish.

Napkins – Linen and cotton are the preferred material for napkins, as they are durable and absorbent

and can be boiled for the purpose of cleaning and ensuring hygiene. They can also accept great

amounts of heat, e.g.ironing and bearing sunlight.

Napkins can be embroidered, printed and painted to give a tailored look and a handicraft charm.

Floral, animal and geometric designs are the common motifs, as the printing/painting is situated

in various places on napkins to assist in different ways of folding, as to accentuate the pattern.

Napkins are the perfect product to accent any event or restaurant setting with the clever

choice of a contrasting napkin, a classic white table cloth takes on a whole new look!

The standard finish on a napkin is a merrow stitch, however napkins are also available with

a 1/4" rolled hem for an additional charge.

We can also dress up your napkins with contrast merrow stitching in standard or metallic

thread for free. Trim can be added to give that extra special touch. We have lace trim

(below left) in 2" and 3" and also offer 1 1/2" satin ribbon trim. The satin ribbon

(below right) looks incredible on our sheer fabrics!

Napkin rings: Traditional designs are used in many pleasing colours to make

beautiful napkin rings with a less formal look.

Designers keep experimenting with the many appearances of napkin rings, as to

attract new customers to the market. The buyers’ desire more of cleaner lines and

visually attracting styles in napkin rings with sub-elements of conventional Indian

appeal.

Napkin rings are used to embellish the style and presence of the napkin on the

table, and the most commonly used materials for the manufacture of napkin rings

are glass, ceramic, stone, wood, poly resin, brass, bone and aluminium.

Researches on Natural materials

Japanese made table cloths, napkins and other types of table linens, which mainly

consist of practical use items without high fashion appeal, are mostly distributed

from manufacturer to fabric wholesaler and finally to department stores and mass

merchandisers.

Studies undertaken by the Philippine R&D sector have shown that water lily fibres

are favourable towards use in curtains, upholstery, table runners and table napkins.

Not much work has been reported about characterisation of this natural fibre and

its application has not been explored on commercial scale in home textiles.

However, such fibre holds promise as a future eco-friendly fibre to be used in

home textile products.

Consumers worldwide are becoming aware of natural fibres and slowly but steadily

the trend is again shifting to better natural products.

There is rapid improvement in the west, in the field of interior decoration and home

textiles. Thus, the innovative ideas and quality finishing would help the growth of

home textiles.

Bacteria will propagate rapidly in cotton and other fibres obtained from wood pulp,

forming bad smell and even cause early degradation of the fibre in some cases. But it

is killed almost 75% after 24 hours in bamboo fibre. Product of bamboo fibre is eco-

friendly and bio-degradable.

Due to its anti-bacterial property, the bamboo fibre has wide prospects in the field of

hygiene home textile items such as mattresses, sanitary towel and table napkins.

It is also most preferred fibre for decorating products like curtain, television cover,

sofa slipcover and also for bathroom products like towels and bathrobes used in spas

and hotels, as well as among the household consumers.

Indian home textiles rank 2nd to china in certain categories, which includes bags, table

linens, napkins curtains, and rank 3rd in products like cotton bed sheets, quilts.