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Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 10:34
by mrs maggot
anyone sub onto these ?? i have seen some at a show, and when i asked what the print was they said it was sub,

Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 10:54
by purpledragon
Hi Laura
i dont know if its the same stuff we have subbed onto faux suade with pretty good results though i must say the print in the picture you put up is pretty vibrant are the actual cushions as good a print as the picture shows?
Brett
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 11:01
by pisquee
We do them as cut and sew jobs
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 11:07
by WorthDoingRight
Imitation Suede or Faux suede has a luxury too good to be true soft touch, this soft handle is perfect for practical every day use in Furniture and Soft Furnishings. Fake suede is made from 100% polyester
So perfectly likely to have been sublimation printed (or at least the material is capable of being sublimation printed)
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 11:36
by pisquee
AKA suedette, or just "a suede" if being vague and not wanting to let on it isn't "real" suede, as generally suede refers to the feel/weave of the material rather than what the material is
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 13:15
by mrs maggot
interesting, yes they were that vibrant, which is why i thought wow
Pisquee i thought suede always referred to it being animal skin - but then i know how squeemish some people are lol
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 13:48
by WorthDoingRight
Suede /ˈsweɪd/ is a type of
leather with a
napped finish, commonly used for
jackets,
shoes,
shirts,
purses,
furniture and other items. The term comes from the French "gants de Suède", which literally means "Swedish gloves".[SUP]
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[/SUP]Suede leather is made from the underside of the skin, primarily
lamb, although
goat,
pig,
calf and
deer are commonly used. Splits from thick hides of cow and deer are also sueded, but, due to the fibre content, have a shaggy nap. Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard ("full-grain") leather. Its softness, thinness, and pliability make it suitable for clothing and delicate uses; suede was originally used for women's gloves. Suede leather is also popular in
upholstery,
shoes,
bags, and other accessories, and as a
lining for other leather products. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede may become dirty and absorb liquids quickly.
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 13 Sep 2012, 14:17
by Jimbo
Octi-Tech (Sheffield) are bringing out a range of some kind of leather for sublimation including cushions, mobile phone cases, wallets coasters etc.
seen pics on another forum.
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 04 Feb 2014, 11:15
by Photomouse
Does anyone know where you can buy these faux suede cushions? They look amazing.
Re: Faux suede cushions
Posted: 04 Feb 2014, 12:01
by mrs maggot
just a normal dunelm mill or similar shop