Chenill was invented about 250 years ago in America. At this time, the manufacture of weaving just experienced the main stage of its development. Samples of new fabrics and methods for their production were presented to the public regularly, however, it was chenille that gained high popularity in the salons and houses of urban residents. Today, chenille is a fabric widely known for its high resistance to wear and abrasion. The richness of the color gamut of this material is appreciated by world leaders in the production and supply of furniture.
The fabric is chenille. Description
The canvas of the chenille fabric is the interweaving of two threads: fluffy fibers are wound in a special way on a solid base. The result of the action is a fairly dense fluffy lace in structure, resembling a caterpillar with its appearance. By the way, the name of this fabric was given by the French - in their language "chenille" just means "chenille", that is, "lace", as well as "caterpillar".
Tissue weft is formed using a continuous loop of thread. It is not fixed between the main guides, which gives Chenille elasticity and softness. At the same time, the weft thread remains firmly held - it is fixed at the edges and does not allow the fabric to creep.
Raw materials for the manufacture of chenille
Chenill can be made of any materials that can support the desired texture. The main qualities of chenille depend on the choice of threads. For example, ducks from jacquard, tapestry, loden, cloth has the lowest abrasion. Soft and thin materials (acrylic, velor, cotton, viscose) will make the fabric more delicate, silky and shiny.
Chenille production
At the earliest stages of weaving, chenille was made by hand. The base, which was supposed to have a pile of a certain length and the level of fluffiness, was combed for a long time by factory workers on machines using special ridges. Therefore, in the villages and the less affluent townspeople it was almost impossible to find chenille in the decoration of the dwelling due to its high cost.
Today, combing threads for chenille is made on a special automatic machine, after which they are pulled, processed and wound into bobbins. If the threads should have a certain shade, then the raw materials are dyed in accordance with the color table. Most often this happens before the fleece process. Further, the material is sent to the weaving workshop, where the canvas, known as chenille, is created. The fabric after release is checked for marriage, processed and folded into rolls by the machine for subsequent shipment to the warehouse.
Where is chenille used?
First of all, this material is extremely widely used in the furniture industry as upholstery fabric: chenille with a different pattern and texture is able to transform the same sofa model almost beyond recognition. The richness of the color palette will satisfy even the most picky customer who is looking for furniture with a strictly defined tone.
Extreme softness is another quality for which chenille is so appreciated. The fabric, reviews of which are overwhelmingly positive, is also used for sewing various wraps and curtains that require a relatively delicate texture. For these products, a material with a lower pile and increased gloss is selected. This, in particular, allows you to artistically drape them, giving the room a gloss and comfort.
Chenille benefits
Furniture fabric (chenille), depending on the raw materials used, has a different cost. However, this does not affect its positive characteristics. Chenill has the following undeniable advantages over other materials with a fleecy surface:
- low degree of abrasion;
- lack of ability to accumulate static electricity (electrification);
- the material is comfortable at any time of the year - in winter it does not cool the skin, and in summer does not stick to it;
- chenille is resistant to fading;
- the fabric practically does not crease and does not require raising the pile by steaming;
- the appearance of parasites in the Shennill tissue is unlikely;
- does not burn and does not absorb moisture;
- chenille - fabric on which the spools are not collected.
How to care for chenille?
Perhaps one of the main and almost the only drawbacks of chenille is its ability to collect dust due to its fleecy texture. However, it will not be difficult to remove it - it is enough to vacuum the furniture, and to shake out accessories from textiles. From time to time, covers and curtains can be dry cleaned.
If spots have formed on the upholstery of the sofa or chairs, depending on their cause and composition, they can be removed without a trace in the following ways:
- special chemicals for upholstered furniture;
- warm water with shampoo or soap dissolved in it;
- 3% ammonia diluted in water.
In case of especially severe contamination, the chenille fabric can be washed in a washing machine in the synthetics mode with a temperature of no more than +40 ° C. Chenille is a fabric that is afraid of creasing in the wet state, therefore it should be dried without wrinkles - stretched on a horizontal surface or suspended vertically.
Today, chenille is one of the five most popular materials used in the manufacture of soft headsets. If you decide to use chenille (fabric) as a sofa upholstery or home decor, reviews about it can be found on the website of almost every furniture factory that respects itself. Mostly, users note its high density, low cost relative to other similar materials, rich assortment, continuity of structure and, despite the presence of synthetic fibers in the composition, environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity.