Lesson 3

Question 1

Textile Labeling

Answer 1

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Question 2

What are the information that we need to look for in the labels

Answer 2

Components of Labels:

Question 3

Components of Labels:

Answer 3

1-Fabric Composition
2-Size of the Fabric
3- Pattern Repeated
4- ABRASIONS/ PASSES/ RUBs
5- Country of Origin
6- Care instructions

Question 4

1-Fabric Composition:

Answer 4

what is the materials (Fibers) that this fabric is made of:
(Natural Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, Blended Fibers)
The fiber breakdown (e.g., 60% polyester, 40% cotton) helps
you anticipate texture, durability, and potential cleaning
challenges

Question 5

2-Size of the Fabric:

Answer 5

This information is very important it will help designers
estimate the required quantity for specific pieces.

Question 6

3- Pattern repeated; REPEAT - V :

Answer 6

For patterned fabrics, this is the length that the pattern will run for in a vertical manner before it repeats again.
For upholstery, taking note of the repeat is useful for designing the pattern layout.

Question 7

3- Pattern repeated; REPEAT - H :

Answer 7

For patterned fabric, this is the length that the pattern will run for in a horizontal manner before it repeats again.
Similar to the vertical repeat, knowing the horizontal repeat is useful in planning.

Question 8

RAILROADING:

Answer 8

Railroading refers to a fabric where the pattern is milled
perpendicular as opposed to up the length. Most useful for upholstering
long seats like sofas, railroaded fabric allows you to apply the pattern
across the length, facing the user, without seams, since the pattern runs
continuous along the roll.

Question 9

4- Martindale Test (ABRASIONS/ PASSES/ RUBS):

Answer 9

Commonly used in Europe and globally, the Martindale
test measures fabric durability by rubbing a fabric sample in a figure-eight
motion with a specified weight applied

Question 10

10,000-15,000 Rubs:

Answer 10

Ideal rating , Suitable for light use (residential settings).

Question 11

15,000-30,000 Rubs:

Answer 11

Medium-duty, good for general residential or low-
traffic commercial spaces.

Question 12

30,000+ Rubs:

Answer 12

Heavy-duty, suitable for high-traffic areas (hotels, restaurants, public seating).

Question 13

5- Country of Origin:

Answer 13

Indicates where the textile was manufactured, influencing quality
perception and sustainability considerations.

Question 14

6- Care Instructions:

Answer 14

Guidelines for cleaning and maintenance (e.g., dry clean only, machine washable).