Furniture Flashcards

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What is batting?

A

thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts

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what is: thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts

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Batting

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What is bentwood

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wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture

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what is: wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture

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Bentwood

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What is the fading quality of silk

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Fades easily

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What is the fading quality of Polyester

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Fabric blended with polyester is more resistant to decolourisation

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7
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Does dark or light fabric fade more easily

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Dark

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8
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What can you do with furniture in direct sunlight to slow down process of decolourisation?

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  • Rotating it
  • Flip cushions over
  • Moving it to different places within room
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Where is linen best situated?

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In low traffic areas

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What is linen susceptible to?

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Wrinkling and staining

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Is linen good for pets?

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No

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12
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Where is silk best placed?

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In a formal area

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13
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What can cotton withstand?

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Wear, fading and pulling

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What is cotton susceptible to?

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Wrinkling and soiling

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15
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What is known to be the most sophisticated material?

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Leather

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16
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How can we help increase the durability of cotton?

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Blend with other fibres

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17
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Is leather great for kids and pets

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yes

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18
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Is leather easy to clean

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yes

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What can leather withstand?

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wear and tear

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Is leather great for kids and pets

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What is leather vulnerable to?

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Humidity and scratches

22
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Is leather hypoallergenic?

23
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What is more comfy leather or fabric?

24
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Will leather or fabric achieve more of a modern and contemporary look?

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What is easier to clean leather or fabric
Leather
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What is more durable a leather or fabric sofa?
Leather
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Benefits of a fabric sofa?
- Comfort - Care - Colour and pattern choices - Budget - Washable - Humidity
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What is the best type of frame for furniture
hardwood
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What are the pro's of feather filled cushions
- They are comfortable | - Softer
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What type of couch are feather filled pillows perfect for
A couch you want to sink into
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What do feather cushions require?
Consistent plumbing
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What filling provides the firmest support?
foam filling
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What is the benefit of foam filling?
They don't need constant maintenance and keep their shape
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What can foam cushions vary in?
Density
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What are fibre cushions made of?
Manmade polyester strands
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What is a softer sit foam or fibre cushions?
Fibre
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What are hybrid cushions?
Fibre, feather and foam
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What is a good suggestion for good cushions?
Both foam and feathers as feathers give the squish and foam gives the support
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What fabric should you choose if your near a window?
Synthetic
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What will happen to natural materials in sunlight
Will start to fade
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What are natural materials?
- Cotton - Silk - Linen - Wool - Leather - Hemp - Jute
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What is the most durable natural fabric?
silk
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is cotton manmade or natural?
natural
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is silk manmade or natural?
natural
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is linen manmade or natural?
natural
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is wool manmade or natural?
natural
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is leather manmade on natural?
natural
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is hemp manmade or natural?
natural
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is jute manmade or natural?
natural