INT323-2023

  WEEKLY SUMMARY  In this week's  learning, we went through a thorough and extensive breakdown of window treatments in interior spaces and how they are applied and installed to bring the space together as a complete whole.    While they do have aesthetic appeal and provide interesting visual features, the main purposes behind window treatments is to mitigate light in the space, give adequately desired privacy, and even can go so far as providing insulation for heat and cooling losses. When it comes to their construction, window treatments are made from a wide variety of materials consisting in many different configurations giving the consumers a great many options to choose from. These materials range from synthetics such as vinyl and polyester to more traditional fibers such as cotton, wool or silk. The type of fiber and the desisty used for the window treatment can determine the look, the amount of privacy, and natural light that penetrates into the inter...

  WEEKLY SUMMARY (Silk, Linen )  In this week's research initiative I decided to investigate the traditional Chineses ornamental Nanjing Yunjin Silk brocade as well as learning the intricacies of linen production from the natural fibers of flax, that has been passed down from generations in East Donagel of Northern Ireland.  Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeSwmty8kno In its beginning origins, the silk brocade comes from its home in Nanjing China, the capital city of the eastern Jiangsu province just west of Shanghai. This city is centuries old, tracing its roots back to the Ming Dynasty which was established around 1368 AD. From its infant stages of its existence in the Ming dynasty, Nanjing China became known for its technological and cultural products produced within its borders ranging from artworks, to crafted pottery, to silk garments and tapestries. This silk that was present in their region was utilized to create the renown Nanjing Yunjin Silk brocade that...

Delia Tacheny INT 323 - Textiles, Materials, and Sourcing

  WEEKLY SUMMARY  In this week's readings and in depth learning we went through the different quality labeling and flammability codes that are required for different kinds of fabrics and textiles products. We also took a deeper look into upholstery fabrics through chapters 11, 12,13, and 14.  LABELING  Labeling textiles is a crucial aspect of the textile industry and plays a huge part for the legal liability of different businesses, corporations, and the designers that utilize these materials. These labeling practices serve multiple purposes within the industry including product identification, branding, care instructions, and regulatory compliance to ensure that proper standard and testing criteria are being met. Various kinds of labels are used to convey constraints of the specific materials to the consumers and manufacturers through the use of symbols. The most common type of labeling symbol used in the textiles industry is the brand label. Brand labels show the m...

  WEEKLY SUMMARY  In this week's readings and learnings, we went through different types of knitting and stitching techniques as well as different kinds of processes of dying methods and the colorants that go into making finished products ready for the consumer and end user. As we looked deeper to understand the intricacies of the woven and knitted fabrics and how they differ from one another. When it comes to woven fabrics, they use a process that incorporates weaving, filling and wrapping parts, creating a distinct and unique texture and appearance. Knitted fabrics, on the other hand, lack these filling and wrapping features and alternatively incorporate a series of courses and wale components. These wales perfectly line the rows and courses formed at an angle to create its distinct features. When understanding the differences of wrap knitting, we learned that it  follows a linear route, interlooping materials with precision, whereas weft knitting employs looping method...

Delia Tacheny INT 323 - Textiles, Materials, and Sourcing

  WEEKLY SUMMARY  In this third week we went through an in depth and informative breakdown of different types of yarns, their origins and their various different uses in the textile and interior design industry.  When understanding yarns in their most basic state, it is important to understand that yarns are firstly made from a series of strands that come together to make a yarn called fibers. These fibers range from a number of particular origins consisting of natural elements like flax, cotton, and hemp. Fibers such as these come from plants making them a cellulosic fiber because in their basic molecular make up, their base structure is plant protein cells. Natural fibers also include fibers harvested from animal hides and hairs ranging from many different highly sought after fabrics such as mink, camel or cashmere, and leather. These fibers, while also natural like cellulosic fibers, are considered protein based material fibers due to the fact that they come from anima...