Comments on: Where to find vintage-style barkcloth? Full Swing Textiles is a new player in retail http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s 60s and 70s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:50:51 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: SD Amy http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-35207 SD Amy Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:13:16 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-35207 A while back I ordered some barkcloth from this place: http://home.fabricmarts.com/e-store/LocalViewProductTable.html?sid=0680081841999kX1Nn2D82ppByz&p_sort=ARRIVAL&p_gid=COTTON-DRAPERY-A&p_lastrec=121&p_catname= I think that it is a nice heavy fabric, I did use it for drapery and it held up very nicely in a large East facing window. Also held up to my dog pushing the drapes out of the way with her body so that she can look out the window all day. A while back I ordered some barkcloth from this place: http://home.fabricmarts.com/e-store/LocalViewProductTable.html?sid=0680081841999kX1Nn2D82ppByz&p_sort=ARRIVAL&p_gid=COTTON-DRAPERY-A&p_lastrec=121&p_catname=
I think that it is a nice heavy fabric, I did use it for drapery and it held up very nicely in a large East facing window. Also held up to my dog pushing the drapes out of the way with her body so that she can look out the window all day.

]]> By: Pam Kueber http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-35189 Pam Kueber Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:22:17 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-35189 Send me some pics when you get a chance, Jean. retrorenovation at gmail dot com. Send me some pics when you get a chance, Jean. retrorenovation at gmail dot com.

]]> By: Jean http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-35186 Jean Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:48:34 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-35186 I absolutely agree that less expensively priced fabric is assuredly nowhere near the quality of Full Swing, but I think it is good to have some other options. But most definatelyy, for a major project such as upholstery or pinch pleat drapes, you really have to start with quality fabrics. My husband and I just closed on our 1965 ranch and we can't believe all that we are finding. The first owners seemingly went first class on so many things, including the pinch pleat drapes (beautiful, neutral color fabric-not sure what type it is) which are still hanging beautifully throughout the house. I am planning to take them to the dry cleaners for cleaning and then relining all of them. The fabric has a nubby textured, darker color thread running through them. . Any ideas what the fabric would be? There are no tags on them anywhere, so the appear to have been custom made. Thanks! Jean I absolutely agree that less expensively priced fabric is assuredly nowhere near the quality of Full Swing, but I think it is good to have some other options. But most definatelyy, for a major project such as upholstery or pinch pleat drapes, you really have to start with quality fabrics.
My husband and I just closed on our 1965 ranch and we can’t believe all that we are finding. The first owners seemingly went first class on so many things, including the pinch pleat drapes (beautiful, neutral color fabric-not sure what type it is) which are still hanging beautifully throughout the house. I am planning to take them to the dry cleaners for
cleaning and then relining all of them. The fabric has a nubby textured, darker color thread running through them. . Any ideas what the fabric would be? There are no tags on them anywhere, so the appear to have been custom made.
Thanks!
Jean

]]> By: Carleton Heights girl http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34871 Carleton Heights girl Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:49:10 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34871 Love, love, love these fabrics! And the the 1940's colours! Thanks so much for posting this, Pam. Love, love, love these fabrics! And the the 1940’s colours! Thanks so much for posting this, Pam.

]]> By: Fred Boucher http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34790 Fred Boucher Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:20:39 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34790 Pam, Thank you so much for exposing your readers to Full Swing Textiles and the barkcloth we produce. We have received so many inquiries as a result and love talking about what we do. After reading some of the comments, we thought we would try to clarify a little about our fabric, even though Maggie has already hit on the main idea. With regard to the comparisons between ours and other barkcloths, we understand that our barkcloth is a specialized product and perhaps not for every budget. But if the application is one that requires quality, authenticity, durability or actually getting better with age, Full Swing should be strongly considered. The best way I can make this point is as follows: Full Swing barkcloth is made to the exact specifications of a beautiful barkcloth from the 1940’s. Here is a photograph of a pillow made with the exact same barkcloth that was used as a model for Full Swing’s. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/q6aW0fFTpTuPanrZQXu28Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCPXIwc7byaLq7wE&feat=directlink I know it is hard to believe, but the pillow in this picture is made with antique barkcloth that is approximately 65 years old. Also, we have been using this pillow in our home for over 16 years. Granted, it shows some wear, but I know your readers will agree, when Maggie shared her story about having to repair her cushions after 2 years, this is what our commercial and residential customers are trying to avoid when choosing to go with Full Swing. Hope this helps. All the best to Retro Renovations readers! We love the discussion! Fred Boucher Full Swing Textiles Pam,
Thank you so much for exposing your readers to Full Swing Textiles and the barkcloth we produce. We have received so many inquiries as a result and love talking about what we do. After reading some of the comments, we thought we would try to clarify a little about our fabric, even though Maggie has already hit on the main idea. With regard to the comparisons between ours and other barkcloths, we understand that our barkcloth is a specialized product and perhaps not for every budget. But if the application is one that requires quality, authenticity, durability or actually getting better with age, Full Swing should be strongly considered. The best way I can make this point is as follows: Full Swing barkcloth is made to the exact specifications of a beautiful barkcloth from the 1940’s. Here is a photograph of a pillow made with the exact same barkcloth that was used as a model for Full Swing’s.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/q6aW0fFTpTuPanrZQXu28Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCPXIwc7byaLq7wE&feat=directlink
I know it is hard to believe, but the pillow in this picture is made with antique barkcloth that is approximately 65 years old. Also, we have been using this pillow in our home for over 16 years. Granted, it shows some wear, but I know your readers will agree, when Maggie shared her story about having to repair her cushions after 2 years, this is what our commercial and residential customers are trying to avoid when choosing to go with Full Swing. Hope this helps.
All the best to Retro Renovations readers! We love the discussion!
Fred Boucher
Full Swing Textiles

]]> By: Pam Kueber http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34787 Pam Kueber Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:36:36 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34787 Yes, Maggie, there definitely are differences between fabrics meant to endure life as upholstery vs. "hang idly" as a window treatment (which itself must also be able to endure sun rot.) I knew that the price for Full Swing Textiles would appear high vs. some of the other available barkcloths - that is why I asked them to explain their process in detail. Yes, Maggie, there definitely are differences between fabrics meant to endure life as upholstery vs. “hang idly” as a window treatment (which itself must also be able to endure sun rot.) I knew that the price for Full Swing Textiles would appear high vs. some of the other available barkcloths – that is why I asked them to explain their process in detail.

]]> By: Maggie http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34786 Maggie Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:22:13 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34786 I would offer a word of caution to anyone thinking of buying very inexpensive reproduction barkcloth. I bought a huge amount at about $10/yard to recover cushions on several pieces of tropical rattan, and after two years I had to replace the side gussets in some cushions when the fabric simply shredded away, without any unusual usage at all. One piece pictured here, AFTER gusset replacement: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/cqfkyo" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/cqfkyo</a> I dread to think what would have happened to that fabric if I'd used it for a drapery application, where it would have been subjected to extreme fluctuations of temperature and moisture. I think a heavy 12-ounce fabric like Full Swing offers could be a sound investment in your collection-worthy furniture. ...Maggie I would offer a word of caution to anyone thinking of buying very inexpensive reproduction barkcloth. I bought a huge amount at about $10/yard to recover cushions on several pieces of tropical rattan, and after two years I had to replace the side gussets in some cushions when the fabric simply shredded away, without any unusual usage at all. One piece pictured here, AFTER gusset replacement:
http://tinyurl.com/cqfkyo

I dread to think what would have happened to that fabric if I’d used it for a drapery application, where it would have been subjected to extreme fluctuations of temperature and moisture.

I think a heavy 12-ounce fabric like Full Swing offers could be a sound investment in your collection-worthy furniture.

…Maggie

]]> By: Shane http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34764 Shane Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:13:30 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34764 Now those are prices I can deal with. Thanks Jean! Now those are prices I can deal with. Thanks Jean!

]]> By: Jean http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34698 Jean Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:35:12 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34698 And another... http://home.fabricmarts.com/store/ViewProductGraphics.html?sid=06818625404017rE9M2D65O9C@r&catid=COTTON-DRAPERY&p_sort= And another…

http://home.fabricmarts.com/store/ViewProductGraphics.html?sid=06818625404017rE9M2D65O9C@r&catid=COTTON-DRAPERY&p_sort=

]]> By: Jean http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/02/where-to-find-vintage-style-barkcloth-full-swing-textiles-is-a-new-player-in-retail/comment-page-1/#comment-34696 Jean Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:19:50 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=10791#comment-34696 I found another site with barkcloth-not sure of the quality, but prices and selection seem good:\ http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=18&PageIndex=2&PageSize=12&viewall=True Jean I found another site with barkcloth-not sure of the quality, but prices and selection seem good:\

http://www.jandofabrics.com/products.asp?id=18&PageIndex=2&PageSize=12&viewall=True
Jean

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