On this week's podcast, we're joined by Kim Clapperton, a fabric expert with Maxwell Fabrics to share fabric info you need to know!

Have you ever touched a fabric and felt the sensation of utter peace and calm run through you? The sense of touch is powerful. It's why we use layers of textures in every room we design.

Though fabrics are all around us, selecting the right one can be tricky. Krista and Kim chat about types of fabrics for different applications like upholstery and drapery. They'll explain why you might not want to select linen for a drapery, but you might for a custom sofa. What fabrics are durable, cleanable and stand up to pet hair and cat scratches, find out by watching the podcast!

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Here's the chapter titles!

00:12 Intro Kim Clapperton with Maxwell Fabrics
01:32 What is a double rub?
03:03 How many double rubs should heavy duty upholstery fabric have?
05:29 Wipeable/ easy clean fabrics
08:51 Best fabric fibres for a busy family
10:20 Fabrics that are good for allergies
11:16 What is offgassing?
11:41 Best fabric for pets
13:04 What makes a fabric more expensive?
15:18 Fabric maintenance
16:39 What is pile & hand
18:04 What to look for in a drapery fabric
20:36 What is a work room?
21:20 Double drapery treatments
21:55 Fabric lining
22:25 Using a silk drapery




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