Testing & Performance
ABRASION: Wyzenbeek – 33,000 Double Rubs / Heavy Duty
WET & DRY CROCKING: Class 5
COLORFASTNESS TO LIGHT: Class 5

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
PILLING: N/A
BREAK STRENGTH: 570 Warp / 489 Weft
SEAM SLIPPAGE: 30 Warp / 24 Weft

FLAMMABILITY:
California Bulletin #117: Pass
NFPA 701 Flame Test: Pass
NFPA260 Test: Pass

CLEANING CODE:
Dry Clean Only / Non Water Solvent

Special Notes on LUXURIOUS

GENERAL INFORMATION
The popularity and demand of quality cotton/linen velvet for drapery, as well as for upholstery use continues to increase enormously. This information has been compiled to assist you understanding any potential limitations and technical problems of this very attractive fabric. This is a multi-purpose product constructed for upholstery use as well as drapery.

Velvets are generally made by weaving two pieces, face-to-face (joined by the pile yarn), and then cutting the pile between them at the same time...which makes this popular fabric very difficult to produce. Theoretically, it is cut into two exactly equal pieces, but in practice the knife exerts a little downward pressure, making the lower pile slightly shorter and the upper longer.

Minor variations in the travel of the knife can move small tufts of the pile, which cannot normally be seen on the surface. If drawn across in the daytime, curtains may show small spots of light, often referred to as pin holes which are not seen at night and do not impair the wearing qualities of the fabric. It is an inherent irregularity, which cannot be avoided. If complete opacity is required, the addition of an appropriate interlining is essential.

No matter how carefully the pieces or lengths are packed, crushing in transit is a problem for which no complete solution has been found.

Should a heavy object be placed on it, crushing of the pile is inevitable. Special care should be taken in the transportation of finished curtains. Plenty of soft paper should be placed between the folds where the pile is face-to-face, to prevent crush lines.

As crushing altars the angle of the pile, and in consequence the reflection of light, it shows on the surface as patches of a lighter or darker shade. Fortunately, however, crushing will usually disappear after a month or so, but sometimes needs the assistance of steaming and brushing to lift the pile. Brushing is particularly important to reduce crushing on upholstered product.

NO VELVET IS ENTIRELY PERFECT
Minor irregularities that can only be seen at very close range, and which do not impair the general effect of the curtains, when hanging, come within the limits of normal tolerances. It should be borne in mind that freshly hung velvet curtains never do full justice to the quality. As the atmosphere lifts the pile, the richness and luster steadily improve, a process that can continue for several months.

There is no hard and fast rule that curtain velvets should be made up with the piles running up or running down, but it is essential that all panels should run the same way. The points considered for each method are as follows:

PILE UP
Pile up gives a richer, deeper color appearance because there is less light reflection and one can see down the pile. Conversely, curtains tend to collect dust, and pressure or handling marks are more obvious where flattened pile increases light reflection. This tends to make any marks show ups paler in color. Pile distortion will more readily adjust if curtains are made this way.

PILE DOWN
Because of the greater area of fibers exposed this method gives more light reflection and therefore less depth of color. However, marks do not show so readily and dust is not trapped to the same extent. It is also easier to brush curtains with a downward stroke.

Both methods of hanging are quite correct and preference should be discussed with the consumer before work commences, as well as the type of sewing thread most suitable for the particular fabric. For upholstery we do recommend pile down.

COLOR FASTNESS
Most velvet today is dyed to certain standards. No fabric is completely fadeless. Some “toning-off”, particularly on the leading edge of the curtain may gradually take place, due to the action of the sun through glass, and condensation.

Good quality curtains should not be treated as sun blinds to protect carpets and furniture. They themselves require protection from the sun to ensure lasting satisfaction.

The life of the curtains can be improved by:
1. The use of blinds.
2. Ensuring that curtains do not become damp by condensation or any other way.
3. Lining and interlining (lining also greatly improves the hand and general appearance of the curtains).

Velvet curtains should always be dry-cleaned.

Joseph Noble has been selling velvet and mohair to the contract and residential marketplace for over 27 years. We take pride in working with mills whose manufacturing capabilities ensure a first-rate product for us and our clients. We also make a great effort at our facility to handle these products in a manner that honors the nature of their overall construction so that every workroom receives our product in a first-rate condition.

We thought we would reiterate our pile fabric shipping and handling procedures so that you can be sure that you always receive the top quality products expected from Joseph Noble.

Our velvets and mohairs are triple-inspected before being shipped – once at the mill level, again upon receipt at our warehouse and a third time before they leave our facility. While inventoried in our warehouse, these items are suspended to avoid being crushed or damaged (see bottom of page).

These products are carefully prepared for shipping by being double packaged in specially-designed containers to prevent damage in transit. Each shipment is clearly labeled “CRUSHABLE FABRIC/LAY FLAT OPEN IMMEDIATELY” in a red and black 100 pt font on the outside of the package.

An information sheet outlining our terms and directions for the receiving workroom is always included within the first yard of the fabric roll stating:

We have little control once a package leaves our warehouse, and no control over what happens to the product once received at the workroom. Damage to the fabric, including crushing of the pile and “bar markings” across the horizontal length of the fabric, can occur when objects are placed atop the package, the package is allowed to lie unwrapped on a bin or shelf or set on-end (even for a short period of time). It is imperative that the proper care is taken in the handling of goods received at the workroom so that the products remain in their first-rate condition.

Should you have any questions about our return policy, please refer to the Terms and Conditions posted on www.josephnoble.com.