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Glossary - Some Industry Terms

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  • Bolster Cushions: Long cushions that usually have a circular section - can ...
  • Corner Block: A non cosmetic strngthening block that is placed on the ...
  • D & F: An abbreviation for Down & Feather - used for filling ...
  • Deck: The area underneath seat cushions on a Sofa or Armchair ...
  • F & D: An Abbreviation for Feather & Down, used in the filling ...
  • Float Buttoning: The application of buttons to an upholstered piece where pleats ...
  • Flutes: Used to describe channels in furniture that are filled, The ...
  • Glide: Felt or metal buttons placed on the underside to allow ...
  • Railroaded: When a fabric is run "sideways" on a piece it ...
  • Rails: In Upholstery these are the wooden struts that springing is ...
  • Rake: The angle at which the back of a chair or ...
  • Ripping Out: The process of removing all covers and filling from an ...
  • Vandyking: The technique of running a seam between two areas of ...
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