POLLACK FABRICS
Pollack Fabrics approaches textile design from various perspectives. Inspiration might come from a particular yarn to be showcased, a new manufacturing technique or process, a weave structure developed on a handloom, a market need. It may even start with a pattern, though, contrary to popular belief, this is not always where a fabric begins. Parallel concerns, such as end use and required performance characteristics, desired price point, etc., are also factored into the equation.
The majority of their patterns begin as hand-drawn sketches and they believe that a well-designed repeat is critically important to the success of a pattern. Design factors that come into play during what is ultimately a problem-solving process are color, texture, luster, fiber content, hand and scale.
Product specifications are available when linking to each sample.
As a textile manufacturer, Pollack recognizes the importance of designing fabrics that have the smallest possible environmental footprint, during manufacturing, use and at the end of the fabrics' useful cycles. Textiles in their 'green' segment support green building efforts either by using recycled fibers, those from rapidly renewable materials or by adhering to a strictly documented 'cradle to cradle' manufacturing process. Additionally, high performance is designed into many of our fabrics without requiring backings or chemical finishes. European countries, leaders in environmental legislation, are the home of many of our largest suppliers; these mills maintain a high level of compliance with stringent manufacturing regulations pertaining to pollution, waste management, noise reduction and social accountability.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
SENSORIAL
Glossiness: Matte.
Translucence: 0-50%.
Texture: Smooth.
Hardness: Soft.
Acoustics: Moderate.
Odor: None.
TECHNICAL
Fire resistance: Varies.
UV resistance: Moderate.
Weather resistance: Moderate.
Scratch resistance: Moderate.
Chemical resistance: Moderate.
Weight: Light.
Renewable: Varies.
Recyclable: Yes.
TAGS
Fabric
Textile
Upholstery