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Armoury Gym at Mitre 10 Sportspark (under the grandstand) has Recycled Teenagers (over 50's) class on Tuesdays 10.00am to 11.00am Only $5.00. Great trainers, lots of fun!
There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.
You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.
Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.
PLAIN: Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.
PRINTED: Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:
Burn Out Printing: A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.
Digital Printing: Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.
Engraved Roller Printing: The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.
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After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been … View moreAfter years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.
“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."
Read the full story here
There's still a few spots left!! Homebased and ONLINE!! (via Google meet). If you would like to hear more about the lessons, please send an email: sing.napier@gmail.com
What do you think should be introduced or reintroduced as part of the curriculum in modern day schools?
Wednesday 10am - General Estate Auction
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
(Photos follow)
Thursday 10am - Antiques & Collectables Auction
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Wednesday 8-6 & Thurs from 8am
(Photos www.mafa.conz... 23rd Sept & facebook)
Thermatech Sports jacket size small and 2 pairs of regulation Sports Shorts size 4. All excellent condition smoke free home. Jacket $50, shorts $20 per pair.
My brother is hopefully moving to the bay in the new year and looking to downsize what he doesn’t need, and upsize finances to move.
Baby wise stroller - $20
In great condition. Rarely used, bought as a spare for grandma.
Hand crafted Tornado ambience lamp -$1,500.00
Carved in Ash, Elm and … View moreMy brother is hopefully moving to the bay in the new year and looking to downsize what he doesn’t need, and upsize finances to move.
Baby wise stroller - $20
In great condition. Rarely used, bought as a spare for grandma.
Hand crafted Tornado ambience lamp -$1,500.00
Carved in Ash, Elm and Oak, with 5 led lights (3 gold, 2 white). The pillars are twisted with the tornado swirls curved around.
Can stand on a table or wide shelf/pedestal, or be ceiling mounted or hung. Creates a beautiful silhouette up or down. 85cm high x 33cm diameter.
Viewings welcome.
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.
Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View moreWe're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.
Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient.
Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
Anyone have a small dining table for sale? Wanting to downsize mine. Chairs not needed
Two crochet table cloths in good condition. 230cm x 150cm.
$25 each. Contact Denise 021 1080316
Wanted to buy two good condition arm chairs for an ece centre! Let me know if anyone has any thanks
Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.
What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.
Get in quick because seats are limited!
A wonderful Friday surprise for Jacqui this morning from another grateful client thanking her for all her hard work recently 💜💜
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