All over the world, a fashion for naturalness and naturalness in the interior is developing. In this regard, environmentally friendly fabric matting has become popular. Initially, a rough, non-smooth cloth was used for upholstery. But talented designers found her another use. Bedspreads, curtains, clothes, bags and other accessories - any product made of matting looks stylish and harmonious.
Gunny - what is this fabric?
The gunny is a light cotton or linen fabric on which a unique pattern is formed as a result of a special interweaving of threads. At first glance, it seems that weaving such a fabric is simple, as this fabric is coarse and unattractive. However, when creating a matting, double and even triple paired weaving of threads is used, as well as a sophisticated technology for producing fabric. And only after that a drawing resembling a chessboard appears on a rather dense canvas.
Outwardly, the mat looks rough, has a non-smooth surface. But at the same time, the use of threads of different textures and sizes makes the canvas natural and natural. Many associate gunny with dyed burlap. But this seemingly unattractive fabric is the best solution for creating an interior in an ecological style.
Where is it used? Gunny - fabric for furniture
The matting got its name thanks to the swamp grass of the cattail, from which the fabric was woven, and then used to sew outerwear and rugs. Now its scope has expanded slightly.
Coarse matting made from natural cotton fibers is considered a furniture fabric. In the past few years, furniture makers have been trying to work only with such a canvas. Now the mat is upholstered - the fabric is not only made of cotton or linen. When weaving, acrylic or polyester fibers are added to the threads. This increases the life of the product and makes it easier to care for.
Stylish and practical curtains are obtained if they were used for tailoring. When acrylic and polyester are added to the fabric, it becomes especially durable. Proper care of it will extend the life of such curtains.
How to care for a mat
Care for upholstery from this canvas does not require special skills. Furniture fabric gunning has the following qualities:
- it is well cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, stains from it can be easily removed with a soft sponge dipped in soapy water, and then dried with a napkin;
- if these are covers, then they can be washed manually at a temperature of no higher than 40 degrees without spinning;
- does not allow the use of aggressive detergents, bleaches and stain removers;
- not wrinkled and, accordingly, not ironed.
Reviews of specialists and consumers
When choosing furniture, customers focus primarily on appearance, and only after that on practicality. This mainly concerns the fabric used for upholstery. Pleasant natural texture, rich color palette, harmonious and stylish combination with natural and artificial leather make such a canvas as matting especially attractive for buyers. This fabric is inexpensive, easy to clean, and its covers are perfectly washed in warm water without spinning.
Gunny - a fabric whose reviews are extremely positive - still has a single drawback. But this applies only to families with pets. Gunny furniture often becomes the subject of nail sharpening for cats. Coarse fibers are pulled out of the fabric, and the fabric loses its attractive texture. Furniture has to be upholstered anew. Therefore, experts advise pet owners to choose a different fabric as upholstery.
Designers love gunny for versatility. This fabric is surprisingly well combined with many styles in the interior: from country to minimalism.