Twill fabric: what it is, twill vs canvas vs plain weave, and twill tablecloths
What twill fabric is, how its diagonal weave differs from plain weave and canvas, why it drapes and hides marks, and choosing a cotton twill tablecloth.
PU leather fabric: what it is, and where faux leather cushion covers and runners work
PU and PVC faux leather explained: a plastic skin on a fabric back. Where it beats cotton, where heat and sweat beat it, and how to clean it.
Cotton fabric by the metre: types, GSM and how much to buy
Cambric, poplin, twill, canvas and duck explained by weight, plus how many metres of cotton fabric to buy for cushions, curtains and a table cover.
Printed fabric by the metre: which prints wear well at home
Which printed fabric suits cushions, tables and chairs at home: how to judge the cloth under the print, how one-way prints use more, and what each costs.
How to make a cushion cover at home: fabric, cutting sizes and a zip or envelope back
How to make a cushion cover at home: cutting sizes for 30 to 60 cm covers, how much cloth each takes, and steps for an envelope or zip back.
Fabric pilling: why new cushion covers go fuzzy, what slows it, and what does not
Fabric pilling comes from rubbing, not only the wash. What causes it on clothes and cushion covers, how to find the source, and which cloth slows it.
Chenille fabric: what it is, how it wears and where it works at home
Chenille fabric is a soft, matte cloth woven from a tufted yarn. How it wears, how it differs from velvet, and how much to buy for cushion covers.
Polyester fabric: what it is, types (satin, crepe, georgette), uses and price per metre
What polyester fabric is, how satin, crepe and georgette differ, where it beats cotton, how to care for it, and real per-metre prices from ₹319.
Satin fabric: uses, care, and satin vs silk
Satin is a weave, not a fibre. What that means for shine, snags and washing, where satin fabric works at home, and how to tell satin from silk.
Polyester vs cotton for curtains, cushions and table linen
Polyester vs cotton for home textiles: which wins for curtains, cushion covers and table linen, with the shrink, fade and care trade-offs explained.
Velvet fabric by the metre: embossed and plain velvet, widths, cuts and what it suits
Velvet fabric by the metre in India: embossed at 150 cm from ₹459, plain at 152 cm at ₹499. What separates them, and how to judge velvet by hand.
Fabric width and length: 1 metre of cloth in cm and inches, and the widths Indian fabric comes in
One metre of cloth is 100 cm and 39.37 inches of length only. The fabric widths sold in India in cm and inches, and how much cloth each metre gives you.
Sofa and curtain fabric by the metre: widths, weights and how many metres to buy
How much fabric a 3-seater sofa or a pair of curtains needs, worked from real cloth widths of 137 to 152 cm, with prices per metre and cut sizes.
Colour bleeding in the wash: how to stop it on cotton curtains, cushion covers and table linen
Why colour bleeds in the wash, why salt and vinegar do not fix it, and how to wash deep-dyed napkins, cushion covers and curtains safely.
Canvas fabric for the home: weights, widths, and the ready canvas curtains and covers made from it
What canvas fabric is, what 180 GSM means for a curtain, and how Encasa's metre canvas, canvas curtains and canvas cushion covers differ.
Summer curtains: the fabrics that keep an Indian room cool, and what to put on the sofa and table
Which summer curtains actually keep a room cool, why weave and colour matter more than fibre at a window, and what to choose for cushions and the table.
Types of fabric for the home: which fibre suits which room
Natural, synthetic and regenerated fabric types explained by room, with standard moisture regain figures and honest picks for curtains, cushions and bath.
Recycled cotton fabric: how it feels, what it saves, and why there is polyester in it
Recycled cotton feels like cotton because it is cotton. What the water figures really say, and why the fibre gets blended with polyester.
What GSM means in home textiles, and the numbers to look for
GSM explained for towels, curtains, bathmats and bedding, what the number does and does not tell you, and a GSM band chart by product.