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Antique textiles, their handling and cleaning
Filed Under (Textile) by admin on 21-05-2010
Tagged Under : Antique textiles, home decor textile, home furnishing, home furnishing manufacturer, home furnishing textile, Textile, textile company
Antique textile directly refers to construction of textile that held in past, during the earlier period, something belonging to old age but reflecting the creativity and artistic beauty in unique style and pattern. It gives reflection of the period of origin which must have been years back, yet stands valuable and gains great importance.
Antique textiles are stunning in appearance but requires good amount of care and effective handling because they are usually prone to damages for being delicate inside. Material that was used in past, was far more better that what is used today so in any case, the antiques too would be in their best shape, quality and performance up till now. Still one needs to be careful.
Where can be antique textiles located?
- Antique textile fairs held at various locations
- Online websites dealing with antique textiles
- Antique textile direct markets
- Special antique textile shops
- Auctions held for antique textiles
Handling and Cleaning
- Antique textiles should be cleaned in a different way than the way ordinary once are cleaned.
- In case its floor mat and vacuum cleaner is used for cleaning, it should be set at very low power.
- Use of textile conservator is recommended for removing confusions
- Do not ever use boiling water for washing and cleaning antique textiles
- Accessories or jewelry that can harm them should be kept away
- In order to cover flat sturdy textiles, microfilament net should be used for cleaning.

