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Furniture Flashcards

1
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What is batting?

A

thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts

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what is: thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts

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Batting

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3
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What is bentwood

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wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture

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4
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what is: wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture

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Bentwood

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5
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What is the fading quality of silk

A

Fades easily

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6
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What is the fading quality of Polyester

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Fabric blended with polyester is more resistant to decolourisation

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7
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Does dark or light fabric fade more easily

A

Dark

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8
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What can you do with furniture in direct sunlight to slow down process of decolourisation?

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  • Rotating it
  • Flip cushions over
  • Moving it to different places within room
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9
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Where is linen best situated?

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In low traffic areas

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10
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What is linen susceptible to?

A

Wrinkling and staining

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11
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Is linen good for pets?

A

No

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12
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Where is silk best placed?

A

In a formal area

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13
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What can cotton withstand?

A

Wear, fading and pulling

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14
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What is cotton susceptible to?

A

Wrinkling and soiling

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15
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What is known to be the most sophisticated material?

A

Leather

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16
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How can we help increase the durability of cotton?

A

Blend with other fibres

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17
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Is leather great for kids and pets

A

yes

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18
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Is leather easy to clean

A

yes

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19
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What can leather withstand?

A

wear and tear

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20
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Is leather great for kids and pets

A

yes and no

21
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What is leather vulnerable to?

A

Humidity and scratches

22
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Is leather hypoallergenic?

A

yes

23
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What is more comfy leather or fabric?

A

Fabric

24
Q

Will leather or fabric achieve more of a modern and contemporary look?

A

leather

25
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What is easier to clean leather or fabric

A

Leather

26
Q

What is more durable a leather or fabric sofa?

A

Leather

27
Q

Benefits of a fabric sofa?

A
  • Comfort
  • Care
  • Colour and pattern choices
  • Budget
  • Washable
  • Humidity
28
Q

What is the best type of frame for furniture

A

hardwood

29
Q

What are the pro’s of feather filled cushions

A
  • They are comfortable

- Softer

30
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What type of couch are feather filled pillows perfect for

A

A couch you want to sink into

31
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What do feather cushions require?

A

Consistent plumbing

32
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What filling provides the firmest support?

A

foam filling

33
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What is the benefit of foam filling?

A

They don’t need constant maintenance and keep their shape

34
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What can foam cushions vary in?

A

Density

35
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What are fibre cushions made of?

A

Manmade polyester strands

36
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What is a softer sit foam or fibre cushions?

A

Fibre

37
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What are hybrid cushions?

A

Fibre, feather and foam

38
Q

What is a good suggestion for good cushions?

A

Both foam and feathers as feathers give the squish and foam gives the support

39
Q

What fabric should you choose if your near a window?

A

Synthetic

40
Q

What will happen to natural materials in sunlight

A

Will start to fade

41
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What are natural materials?

A
  • Cotton
  • Silk
  • Linen
  • Wool
  • Leather
  • Hemp
  • Jute
42
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What is the most durable natural fabric?

A

silk

43
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is cotton manmade or natural?

A

natural

44
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is silk manmade or natural?

A

natural

45
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is linen manmade or natural?

A

natural

46
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is wool manmade or natural?

A

natural

47
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is leather manmade on natural?

A

natural

48
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is hemp manmade or natural?

A

natural

49
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is jute manmade or natural?

A

natural

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