Please view the list of glossary terms below.
Applique
This is the technique of embellishment in which specific fabrics are
applied to a base fabric to create a specific design and
texture.
Ashwood
Ash trees are known for their flexibility and hard-wearing
making it tough, strong and perfect for tables and furniture.
Ash is also used to make bows, tool handles and baseball bats
Bamboo
Bamboo has superior breathable, cool and soft properties.
Combined with cotton and lycra, bamboo clothing feels like
a new skin, it is that comfortable. The soft and delicate
properties make it perfect for babies and children’s clothing.
Beanie hat
A close fitting hat which fits snugly onto the head. Generally worn during the colder months and made from cotton, wool or cashmere.
Box pleat Bottom fitted valance
(BFV)
A bottom fitted valance is a sheet which is fitted to your
bed but also enhanced with a deep valance which dresses and
conceals the base of most modern divan beds.
Calf Leather
The leather which comes from calves is notably soft, supple and fine grained. Perfect for use on luxury accessories like wallets, purses and footwear.
Canvas
A closely woven, plain weaved cotton fabric which is very
strong and durable and usually used to make sails, upholstery
and awnings.
Cashmere
A very fine soft and light wool taken from the undercoat of
a goat. This fibre produces a luxurious soft yarn and superior
product.
Ceramic
Ceramic is in fact a term used to cover a wide range of non-metallic
materials which are formed by using extreme heat to create
a finished product. Lots of whitewares around the home, such
as pots, ovenware and decorative ornaments are ceramic goods
due to their longevity.
Combed yarns
The process of combing yarns produces premium threads that
are extra strong, fine and smooth. This is done primarily
by removing short fibres and all wastage from the material,
ensuring only the longest finest staple fibres remain within
the yarn.
Cotton percale
Originating from the Persian word “pargalah”, percale is a
smooth fabric of especially high quality and is generally
less likely to produce fluff or bobbling than other typed
of woven fabric. Percale has a soft, silky fee which makes
it ideal for bed linen.
Cow Hide
The skin of a cow. Hides are normally valued for their warmth
as well as being a status symbol.
Crystal
A naturally occurring mineral either hand or machine cut with
facets, crystal is traditionally renowned as the most luxurious
of properties for glasses, decanters and other decorative
ornaments.
Cuff
The piece of fabric at the top of a flat sheet which folds over the top of the duvet creating a uniform appearance. The cuff often has an embroidered or appliqu?d decorative detail.
Dobby
The term ‘dobby’ refers to the type of loom that is used to
weave small, geometric patterns onto fabric. The dobby weaving
technique is excellent for producing basic decorative designs
that are not overly complicated, yet are too advanced for
a normal loom.
Down
These are the softer feathers from underneath a duck or a
goose. The soft, light clusters found under the feathers of
geese or ducks that trap warm air next to the birds' skin.
Each cluster has thousands of soft, puffy filaments that extend
outward from a central quill (like a dandelion), creating
a 3-dimensional structure for maximum loft and insulation.
These clusters trap heat and air, which provide insulation
whilst letting your breathe. The higher the down count usually
indicates the softer it will be.
Duck Feather
This type of feather is often used in home furnishings due
to its soft, warm and comfortable properties. Natural fillings
are more resilient and longer lasting than synthetic fillings.
Dupion
Originally made from silk sourced from double cocoons, Dupion
has an irregular yarn which gives it a characteristic fuller
texture. Interior designers love its lofty fullness and elegance.
Egyptian cotton
A long staple yarn, valued for its extreme softness and fine
texture and regarded widely as the finest cotton in the world.
The longer fibres help Egyptian cotton to have supreme softness
and high absorbency.
Embellished
A design or feature to enhance a finished fabric. This is done in multiple ways including appliqu?, embroidery, beads or buttons.
Euro
A large square pillow, cushion or pillowcase usually measuring
65cm x 65cm. A popular style in Europe and a growing trend
here in the UK.
Fitted sheet
Shaped and elasticised around the edges to fit snugly onto
the mattress, a fitted sheet is an ideal protective covering
and makes fitting quick and easy.
Flat Sheet
A plain sheet that lies underneath the duvet and is folded
over the top. Flat sheets are particularly perfect for guest
beds when making the bed after a one night stopover, you just
can merely change the flat sheet and bed sheet but not the
entire bedding set.
Gingham
A yarn-dyed cotton fabric woven into a series of uncomplicated
patterns in two or more colours. Typical gingham styles include
checks, plaids and stripes.
GSM
Gsm is an acronym for grams per square metre, a standard measure
of the weight of certain fabrics used commonly for comparing
towels and bed linen.
Hollow fibre
A synthetic material constructed from a siliconised spiral
which is very light and fluffy in texture and is hypoallergenic,
meaning it is great for allergy suffers. World of Linens luxury
hollow fibre duvets are manufactured from the highest quality
non-allergenic material
Jacquard
The term ‘Jacquard’ refers to the attachment on the loom which
enables a huge range of designs and patterns to be created.
This attachment provides individual control of the yarns being
woven, therefore patterns of almost any type or complexity
can be made, creating a premium product.
Japura
This is a very fine but durable fabric mainly used as covers
for our quilt and pillow range. Selected due to keeping a
low migration of fibres and in particular, feathers meaning
they will not escape though the fine weave unlike which other
fabrics allow. This is featured highly in our duvet and bed
protection lines.
Ladder Stitch
The ladder stitch is created by using a large sharp needle
that literally punches through the fabric to create desired
holes and design. This is repeated consistently to create
a ladder effect
Latex
A well known natural rubber material, latex has many uses
across industries. Latex is often used in premium foam mattresses
and certain bedding items such as pillows, which benefit from
its highly flexible non-allergenic and long lasting properties.
Leaf of Cattail
Cattail is a leaf that is grown in moist conditions e.g. ponds.
The name is derived from the fact that in its original form
the bulb on the plant resembles a cat tail. The leaves are
then dried and woven into baskets.
Linen
Linen is made by the spinning of flax (plant) fibres and possesses
a natural crispness when ironed damp. It becomes softer and
more lustrous with use and laundering with the added benefit
of being extremely durable and long lasting.
Maize Shuck
A natural product derived from the common Maize plant's outer
shell. This is then dried out and treated and can be woven
in to a variety of items (e.g. chairs, baskets etc.).
Matelasse
The French word for "cushioned or padded", Matelasse
is a medium or heavy weight luxurious, woven, double-cloth
fabric. Designers often use Matelasse to create an attractive,
lush quilted effect with bedding.
Memory Foam
Memory foam is a breakthrough in sleep technology, which is
now hugely popular with insomnia sufferers. The foam contours
to the shape of your body, creating support throughout making
for a comfortable nights sleep; ideal for people who suffer
with neck and back ailments. After use the foam reverts back
to its original shape.
Merino Wool
Originating from the Merino breed of sheep in Spain during
the 1700’s, the wool is noted for its fineness and whiteness.
Merino sheep are now bred and exported to many different countries
around the world and they are synonymous with fine wool. The
Merino wool we use features particularly strong, elastic fibres
which is perfect for use in mattress toppers and duvets.
Micro fibre
These microscopically small fibre or filaments are used as
a popular synthetic filling for bedding and are ideal for
allergy sufferers. The surface is usually brushed so it is
soft to the touch.
Mohair
Mohair is one of world’s oldest textile fibres and is renowned
for its durability and natural properties which include unique
lustre, lightweight and excellent crease resistance. Sourced
originally from the Angora goat, today Mohair is usually woven
with silk, wool, or cotton.
Neck Roll
A smaller, cylindrical bolster cushion. This can be extremely
useful for stiff neck sufferers as an additional lumber support
underneath the neck when lying on a bed. Our neck roll cushions
are particularly smart and decorative.
Organic Cotton
As the name describes this is an environmentally friendly
product and an ideal product for anyone who suffers with skin
allergies. The cotton itself is free from the use of chemicals,
whilst the dyeing process is low impact.
Oxford Pillowcase
These pillowcases main feature is additional flat border of
a couple of inches around the main pillowcase. The border
is usually made with mitred corner (joined at a diagonal angle
in each corner) and in many cases has a decorative trim segregating
the border and the body of the pillow. Also note that an Oxford
pillowcase with no mitred corners is generally known as a
mock Oxford pillowcase.
Pashmina
An indigenous Nepali word originally, pashmina is a type of
cashmere made from the inner wool on the underbelly of Changthangi
goats. It’s normally blended with silk as the wool itself
cannot tolerate high tension, meaning the result is a delicately
soft, luxurious fabric.
Pile
The surface effect on a fabric that is formed by loops or
tufts of yarn or fibre that stand on end.
Pin Tuck
A type of finish applied to some of our bed linen designs.
Folds of fabric are neatly folded, pressed and stitched into
small pleats to create a neat and stylish feature.
Platform Valance
This is an alternative to the Bottom Fitted Valance, which
actually sits under the mattress rather than on top. Allows
the flexibility of using fitted sheets to suit your mood and
season.
Ply
One of the layers of material which are bonded together to
make our professional cookware. Differing materials such as
aluminium, Teflon and stainless steel are combined 5 times
to ensure maximum heat distribution and conductivity. All
professional pans are at least a minimum of 3-ply (indicating
3 layers).
Polyester
Polyester is a man-made fabric that is easily blended with
other fibres to make bedding and a range of garments. The
many qualities of polyester include crease resistance, shape
retention, quick drying, resilience and minimum care.
Porcelain
Porcelain dates back to 17th century China and is made through
the heating of refined minerals to an extremely high heat.
The properties of Porcelain are so varied, it’s widely known
for many different uses. Once glazed, Porcelain possesses
remarkable hardness, durability
Sateen
Luxury cotton sateen is lustrous and smooth with a sheen,
using combed yarns to give a soft satin feel and look.
Sheepskin
With supreme insulating properties, sheepskin is hardwearing,
impermeable and has a wonderfully soft pile making it ideal
for rugs and home accessories. Also comes with its own in-built
safety system in that the sheepskin is flame resistant and
immune to static electricity!
Silicone
An incredibly widely used substance, we use silicone to coat all our professional cookware handles. Proving extremely heat-resistant, silicone handles also feel comfortable to the touch and provide a good grip; essential for any heavy cookware.
Mulberry Silk
Silk culture is probably one of the oldest known textile cultures
in the entire world. Practiced for over 5,000 years and traditionally
kept a guarded secret, Mulberry silkworms are known as the
best of the best in the silk industry. The worms use the leaves
of the mulberry tree as food as they are cultivated for their
lustrous fibres to create a unique fabric that is insulating,
sleek and extremely luxurious.
Stainless Steel
Steel when treated with heat and alloys is used to make cutlery
and cookware and is graded according to the mix of mineral
and steel involved (18/10 is 18% chromium and 10% nickel for
example). All high grade professional cookware is at least
an 18/8 or 18/10 grade stainless steel.
Suede Velour
A pile fabric, which is an alternative to velvet. This usually
has a napped or brushed finish to keep the surface soft and
pleasant to the touch.
Taffeta
A plain woven fabric usually crisp and with a characteristic
rustle.
Teflon
Known in the industry as Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon is a trademark of the DuPont company who developed and sold the application worldwide. Teflon coats the surface of pans and other cookware, providing a non-stick effect even when heated to extreme levels.
Thread count
As a measure of the quality of a fabric, thread count is determined
by the number of threads per square inch. The higher the thread
count is, the finer and stronger the fabric. Higher quality
linens tend to have a thread count 180 or more. World of Linens
only uses high thread count fabrics.
Tog
Tog is a unit of measurement of thermal resistance. It is
commonly used in the textiles industry particularly to describe
how warm a duvet is. For example: 4.5 tog is a lightweight
summer use quilt, 9.0 tog is a medium weight autumn quilt
and 13.5 tog is a heavyweight winter quilt.
Velour
Similar to velvet but with a softer, sleeker nap.
Velvet
A tufted thick-cut pile fabric which has a plush and distinct
feel. Different fibres can be used to make velvet but are
all made the same way using a special loom to weave the fabric
where it is then cut to give it the discrete feel it is know
for.
Viscose
Viscose fabrics are general fibres like nylon or cotton which
have been coated in a special cellulose-based solution. Once
treated the finished fabric has an especially soft feel and
superb for everyday use in clothing or bed linens.
Waffle
Generally this is a cotton textured fabric with a sunken weave
to give a three dimensional effect in oblong or square shapes.
Additionally this fabric is very soft and easy to be manipulated.
Wicker
Made from dried out plant canes or stalks providing a light
yet sturdy product. Traditionally used in baskets and furniture.
Yarn dyed
This is when a fabric has threads or yarns dyed prior to the
weaving or knitting, as opposed to the colour having been
being printed or dyed onto the cloth after being woven.
Zero twist
Zero twist yarns are formed by bonding cotton together to
create pure loops with the largest exposed service for a maximum
absorption. Twisting of cotton staples keep them together
to form the thread which prevents the cotton from achieving
ultimate absorption and softness. World of Linens zero twist
Egyptian cotton towels are the softest and most absorbent
towels currently available.
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