Fabricut Inc. is a third-generation family-run and employee stock ownership company, devoted to supplying the best and most beautiful fabrics, trimmings, decorative drapery hardware, wallcoverings, finished products and furniture to the interior design trade. Established in 1954, the company has grown into one of the largest, most progressive converters and distributors of decorative fabrics, trimmings, wallpapers and drapery hardware in the world. Its brand portfolio includes: Fabricut, Stroheim, Vervain, S. Harris, Trend and Fabricut Contract. (less)

The Specification of Contract Fabrics CEU presented by Fabricut Contract
Tuesday, June 11, 2019: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Fabricut Showroom, 6-117
0.1 CEU credits

You found the perfect fabric for your hospitality project. Now what? Specifying fabrics can be overwhelming at times for even the seasoned designer. From flammability and performance characteristics to crocking, seam slippage and lightfastness, the technical information can be a lot to keep straight. Whether you’re designing for commercial, hospitality, senior living or healthcare, let’s explore what this means and why it is important for your projects. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the various textile construction methods to ensure that perfect fabric is suitable for your project’s intended use; the what, where and why of codes and their testing standards; and the proper care and maintenance of fabrics for their prolonged application in your projects. (less)