Production & upholstery
How Is Velvet Upholstery Fabric Made? Step by Step
From yarn to finished roll: woven and knit velvet, pile formation, dyeing, finishing, and what it means when upholstering furniture.
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TIM Collection blog
Upholstery fabric knowledge hub
This is the TIM Collection blog: practical articles for people choosing furniture fabrics or working with upholstery every day — grounded in technical sheets and workshop reality, not marketing fluff.
Technical specs
What Is Apretura? Upholstery Fabrics and Knits Explained
What is apretura in upholstery fabrics and knits? Finishing after dyeing — stability, hydrophobic effects, easy clean, and what to check on the spec sheet.
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Choosing Fabric for Family Homes and Pets
A realistic upholstery selection checklist for children, pets, daily wear, cleaning limits, and why no fabric is fully claw-proof.
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Upholstery yardage — pattern repeat, direction, and working with your upholsterer
How to plan fabric quantity before you buy: pile direction, jacquard repeat, modular alignment, batch continuity, and what to bring to the upholsterer.
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Waterproof Finishing: Fabric Coating and Apretura Process
How upholstery waterproof or hydrophobic finishing is applied in industry: preparation, chemistry application, curing, and quality control.
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OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for Upholstery Fabrics
What OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 means for upholstery fabrics, what it covers in chemical safety testing, and what it does not guarantee.
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Knits vs Wovens: Upholstery Material Types
What distinguishes knit and woven upholstery materials, and how construction influences stretch, shape retention, and furniture application.
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Natural Upholstery Wear: Pilling, Color, Daily Use
Why upholstery naturally changes with use: abrasion, pilling, sheen shift, and color behavior under friction, care, and light exposure.
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Velour, Velvet, Microfiber: Practical Touch Differences
How velour, velvet, and microfiber differ in feel, light behavior, stain interaction, and suitability for different upholstery use profiles.
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