- 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 ...
Glossary - Some Industry Terms
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