What material is needlecord?

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What is needlecord? Corduroy fabric is a ridged material, made up of woven pile-cut yarn, which are cut into cords, or wales.

Is corduroy a good upholstery fabric?

Corduroys are ideal for upholstery because it is known for its striped patterning and its raised brushed pile that adds texture.

What is jumbo cord?

a type of corduroy (= a thick cotton material with soft, raised parallel lines in one direction) in which the raised lines are very wide: It was all jumbo cord upholstery in burnt orange.

What is the difference between Needlecord and corduroy?

As nouns the difference between corduroy and needlecord is that corduroy is a heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs while needlecord is a fine corduroy fabric.

Is corduroy a cotton?

Corduroy is a soft but durable fabric. It is usually made of cotton or cotton blended with man-made fabrics such as rayon or polyester. It is generally used to make garments such as trousers, shirts, jackets and dresses.

What is cotton Needlecord?

Needlecord fabric has parallel, lengthwise ridges. It is primarily used for making clothes, such as trousers and jackets, but can also be used to upholster chairs and sofas.

Are corduroys professional?

Corduroy, especially in a thinner wale, is certainly acceptable in more casual offices. A corduroy suit is sporty, but in a quiet color it could be professional.

What is needlecord fabric?

Needlecord fabric has parallel, lengthwise ridges. It is primarily used for making clothes, such as trousers and jackets, but can also be used to upholster chairs and sofas.

What is the size of the needlecord?

146cm wide, navy needlecord with beautiful all over daisy design in white, yellow and sage. 146cm wide, navy needlecord with beautiful all over floral design in red, yellow and sage. 150cm wide pale grey cotton needlecord.

How big is the Jersey cord fabric?

Deliciously soft and cuddly supersoft fleeced backed jersey cord fabric. 146cm wide, navy needlecord with beautiful all over daisy design in white, yellow and sage.

What fabrics are available in the Empress range?

The range is primarily 100% cotton and includes a variety of wale densities. Plain shades and printed design options are available. Wale in ‘corduroy terms’ denotes the number of ribs per inch. The range is growing, for updates as new fabrics are added join the Empress E-Newsletter.