Home Textiles
Home textile is a branch of technical textile comprising application of textiles in household purposes. Home textiles are nothing but an internal environment, which deals with internal spaces and their furnishings. Home textiles are mainly used for their functional and aesthetic properties which provide us the mood and also gives mental relaxation to the people.
Home Textile
Home textiles can be defined as the textiles used for home furnishing. It consists of a various range of functional as well as decorative products used mainly for decorating our houses. The fabrics are used for home textiles consists of both natural and man-made fibres. Sometimes we also blend these fibres to make the fabrics stronger. Generally, home textiles are produced by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or pressing fibers together.
Home textile includes the following finished articles:
- Bed linens such as sheets and pillowcases
- Other bedding products such as bedspreads, blankets, comforters and pillows
- Toilet and kitchen linens such as towels, wash cloths, aprons, etc.
- Table linens, including tablecloths, cloth napkins, and place mats
- Curtains and draperies
- Hand-woven and needle-worked tapestries and other wall hangings.
In furnishing exposed for sale, whether in piece goods or as window draping or other hangings, three factors attract the eye simultaneously.
- Color
- Design
- Texture
Types, Classification and Uses of Home Textiles:
Bed linens:
The textiles used for bedding are classified as bed linens. The following are included in bed linens.
- Bed sheets
- Bed skirts
- Bed spreads
- Pillow
- Pillow cover
- Throw
- Duvet
- Comforters
Kitchen linens:
- Aprons
- Pot holder
- Mittens
- Dish clothes
Table linens:
- Runner
- Table skirting
- Table mats
- Tea cozy
Bathroom linens:
- Bath towels
- Bath mats
- Bath rugs
- Face towels