linings We spend countless hours every year choosing the perfect fabric for our customers . Color , pattern , scale , texture , openness , content and finish to name a few can play a role in your design . Yet much of the time lining is an afterthought at best . Today there are more reasons than ever to talk about and SELL the perfect lining . Let ’ s start with the basics .
Why should we add lining to draperies and other soft goods ?
• The look- Lining adds fabric to the pleats and folds ; this extra layer of fabric creates the look of more fullness and body making it most luxurious .
• Protection- Lining with a water repellant finish can protect your face fabric from condensation and moisture that often happens at the windows .
• Sun Block- We use sun block to protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun . Your decorative fabric needs the same care . Linings fight against the deterioration and fading not only to the face fabric but to the rest of the room .
• Weight- Additional weight linings add allows the drapery to hang beautifully and aids in de-wrinkling , allowing creases to smooth out . With today ’ s lighter weight fabrics , combined with high percentages of polyester , heavier linings will help tame flaring .
• Longer life- Using a good quality lining will extend the life of your draperies and valances . Using room darkening lining in the Bedroom can provide a dark , quiet environment important for quality sleep .
• Barrier-Blackout , interlining and other heavy linings prevent bleed through when self-lining or contrast lining a soft fashions product like valances .
• Privacy & Security- In this era of heightened security , drapery linings prevent unwanted views into our home and office . Many products sold to provide privacy only provide limited protection often allowing shadows and or partial views into the home and office .
• Tranquility - Using multiple layers of linings with a polyester / cotton base will reduce outside noise providing peace and quiet for relaxation and sleep .
• $$$ - Custom lined draperies save you money by cutting energy costs . The air pockets in the extra layer of lining provide insulation , blocking solar heat during the summer and blocking cold drafts at the window in the winter . Extra layers of lining as well as top quality heavier linings will insulate even more .
As outlined above , lining plays a significant role in the success of your soft fashion products . Explaining the concepts of quality lining in every presentation is a necessary step to a successful professional presentation .