Definition: A conventional drapery fabric may be laminated with a vinyl film. (See
underside of swatch.) The film is bonded to the fabric with an adhesive compound.
Advantages:
• A vinyl film applied directly to the surface of a drapery fabric elim-
inates the need for a separate lining. It is called a self-lined drapery fabric.
• The film has a reflective property to sunlight, hence blocks off light.
• The film has an insulation value. Because air cannot pass through the plastic layer of
the fabric, it is said to be effective in maintaining room temperature.
• The film serves to make the fabric 100 7o blackout. It also has acoustical values.
• The film of the fabric should be wiped with a damp cloth; the fabric side vacuumed.
Disadvantages:
• Embedded soil may not be removed by the above care methods.
• Wetcleaning may result in excessive shrinkage and separation of film from fabric.
• Drycleaning results in excessive shrinkage. The fabric stiffens. There may be partial
separation of the film from the fabric.
• Exposure to excessive heat over a long period of time may cause yellow
ing of the vinyl film.