WARP – The yarns that run vertically or lengthwise, in woven fabrics. Textile fabrics are woven using warp yarns, referred to as ends.

WEFT – An individual yarn running horizontally or across the fabric which interlaces with the warp yarn at right angles in weaving fabric. Also known as a filling pick. 

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A Jacquard fabric weave is characterized as being highly textured with large intricate designs, woven on a specific Jacquard loom in a process invented in the early 1800’s by Joseph Marie Jacquard. A series of punched cards relating to the motif, regulate the raising of stationary warp thread mechanisms. The introduction of electronic Jacquard looms in the 1980’s and subsequent computerization has resulted in jacquard fabrics becoming more efficient, higher quality and easier to produce.

Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patch of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration, especially on garments.

The manufacturing process of a thermal lining involves a thermal coating being applied directly to the reverse side of the fabric to reduce the amount of harmful ultraviolet light passing through the fabric, whilst increasing the insulation. Learn about our UV Pro products here.

THERMAL - One layer (1 Pass) of coated acrylic suede compound is known as thermal lining. It offers the advantages of insulation and energy savings, helping to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is important to understand that a certain amount of light will pass into the room with this construction. As with all quality linings, thermal lining not only protects soft furnishings from fading, they are also treated to resist mildew and enables good drapability. The manufacturing process of a thermal lining involves a thermal coating being applied directly to the reverse side of the fabric to reduce the amount of harmful ultraviolet light passing through the fabric, whilst increasing the insulation.

BLACKOUT - Three layers (3 Pass) of coated acrylic suede compound is known as ‘blackout’ thermal lining. This process offers the same benefits of thermal lining but also totally eliminates light penetration. Blackout lining naturally minimizes the risk of natural flaws in the fabric from showing through. It also adds body to the fabric and provides a good stable base for roman blinds.

Cross dyeing is a process in which different fibres in a blend are dyed different hues in the same dye bath. The different compositions in the blend takes the dye differently creating a multi-toned effect.

Multi coloured yarns are created using this space dyeing technique. Colourants are applied using this technique to the yarn at intervals to achieve random or regular multi coloured effect.

Solution dying is a process where the pigment or colour is bonded in the solution and colour fibre is extruded. Colour goes through the entire fibre and is clear, clean, and fast. 

The colour of the fabric can be applied to the overall design in two ways. Yarn Dyed fabric is where the yarn has been dyed prior to weaving the fabric. Piece Dyed fabric is woven as greige or natural and then dyed “as a piece”. 

The fabric is subject to the dying process in lots or batches. This is to create a consistent colour across the full production. 

Basket dyeing is when a fabric is dyed and tumble washed at the same time. An artisanal process which creates a unique, irregular, and vintage appearance.

Topical flame retardant is where a chemical treatment is applied to a fabric. When that treatment is exposed to flame a gas is emitted and oxygen precluded, causing the flame to be extinguished. As this is a topical treatment it can be subject to deterioration over time, and also the emitted gas is usually fairly toxic. Inherent flame retardant is where the fibre itself contains the flame inhibitor. The latter is a more permanent for the life of the fabric and cannot wash or wear off.  See our flame-retardant products here. 

This is when the pattern does not match exactly on each side of the fabric roll. It matches half a vertical drop down instead. Dropping the designs half, a repeat helps deceive the eye and makes the fabric look “wider” with “less joins”. 

This is one of the most common type of pattern match. The pattern is matched straight across the roll from the selvedge to selvedge. This makes for a tidy join when two drops are placed directly beside each other. 

Railroading is applying fabric to furniture so that the weft or filling runs vertically. Turning it 90 degrees from the direction that it came off the loom. When railroaded, a length of fabric can be used to cover an entire sofa back without prominent seams.

Many upholstery fabrics are designed so that they can be railroaded. This means that if you turn the bolt on end and roll out the fabric from left to right, the pattern would be continuous across the roll. Fabric which is woven this way is particularly useful in sofas. If a fabric can be railroaded, this eliminates seams on the outside back of a large sofa. If a fabric is not woven to be railroaded, the fabric is used off the roll.

A pile fabric in which the pile is woven into the warp. The effect is produced in one of two ways; either by the weaving of loops which are cut as wires and withdrawn from each row, or effectively weaving two fabrics face-to-face; joined together by the pile thread and finally separated by a knife as the fabric comes off the loom. 

There are 2 common velvet constructions, V and W weaves.

'V' weave is where two layers of fabric with connecting threads are cut apart. Often 'V' woven velvets have a coating applied on the reverse side to hold the pile fibres in place. 

'W' weave, where additional warp threads are lifted over wires forming loops. These loops are then cut when the wires are withdrawn. A 'W' weave has a more secure pile and is a superior and more expensive cloth.

To find out the type of weave a velvet has draw out a single thread from the pile (near the selvage) and see whether it resembles a simple 'V' or a 'W' which has a kink in the middle.

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Mélange yarn is a blend of two or more different coloured fibres to develop various shades in the yarn. Different ratio of fibres in the blend alters the uniqueness of spun mélange yarn.

Heathered yarn is spun using pre-dyed fibres. These fibres are blended together to give a particular look. (For example, black and white may be blended together to create a heathered yarn that is grey in color.) The term, heather, may also be used to describe the fabric made from heathered yarns.

Eyelash yarn is a type of novelty yarn. It is constructed with the use of a thread base, with several long strands spaced at even intervals. These strands jut out from the main strand at angles giving the appearance of an eyelash.

This effect is created in the finishing. Embossing rollers are engraved with a crepe pattern which imprints a crepe effect onto the fabric through heat and pressure. 

A pile fabric woven using chenille yarns, usually in the weft, to produce a fabric usually softer and less uniform appearance than velvet. The yarn is produced by binding short fibers (2-3 mm) into twisted yarns to form the distinctive appearance and handle.

Created by using any fibre, the Boucle yarn construction uses looped and drawn out yarn. It has a curly appearance and is derived from the French term “boucler”, meaning to curl or buckle into ringlets.

A glazed, plain weave fabric of cotton where the chintz finish is produced by calendaring. This provides more of a durable finish to the fabric. However, it must be noted that no cotton chintz finish is permanent. This will be progressively reduced after dry cleaning or completely removed after washing. 

A fabric usually of jacquard construction and usually self-coloured in which the pattern is produced by the contrasting luster or reflection created by warp and weft satin weaves.

A fabric produced by the Ikat method which originated in the Indonesia and Malaysia, where the design is produced by selective resist dyeing of the warp and/or weft yarns prior to weaving, to create the typical soft, geometric design.

Open work fabric usually with a ground of mesh or net on which patterns are worked either as the ground is made or at a later stage. The yarns are looped, twisted, or knotted to achieve the openness of the fabric and the pattern. 

Woven fabric where some warp yarns are made to diagonally cross other warp yarns between the picks by a special mechanism on the loom. This allows yarns that are widely spaced to be firmly held in place.

A double compound fabric with a quilted appearance sometimes accentuated using wadding threads.

Extremely fine manufacturing fibre or filament of 1 decitex or less. 

The effect moire describes a fabric which as been subjected to heat and heavy pressure by specially constructed rollers, to present a rippled or watermarked appearance. The effect is caused by the differential reflection from flattened and unflatten parts of the fabric.

A pattern upholstery fabric with areas of warp pile where the loops are left intact. (uncut moquette) or the loops have been cut by wires or blades (cut moquette).

A French term meaning shaded which is often used to describe a fabric in which the colours are graduated from light to dark, and often into stripes of varying shades. 

A generic term used to describe semi transparent fabrics such as voile, muslin, organza, and net. 

Suede is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture, and other items. 

One of the oldest fabrics known to mankind, this is named after the Persian fabric “taftan”. A plain weave, closely woven, crisp fabric, smooth on both sides, with a typical crunchy handle. Traditionally made from silk, but now silk/ viscose and other silk mixtures, as well as polyester/ viscose. 

Originally a closely woven fabric in which coloured threads were inserted by hand to produce a figured pattern. Nowadays the term is more loosely used to describe fabrics in which the pattern is created by the use of two or more different types of yarn in each direction.

Originally a woolen fabric of 2/2 twill, woven in checks of various colours, and worn by Scottish clans, each having its own distinctive pattern. Now descriptive of a wider range of fabrics with this type of patterning. Tartans are sometimes plaids. 

French word for fabric, and now also implies fabric of a certain type, i.e. a plain weave, light to medium weight cotton.  

Vinyl is a man-made, non-woven plastic material, sometimes laminated onto a fabric backing. Vinyl coated fabrics are commonly used as upholstery covers. Often vinyl-coated fabrics are created to resemble leather.

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We are unable to show every design from our extensive range.

However, if you would like to contact us with a product name/design/number or idea of what you are looking for we can suggest products that fit that description.

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When your order is dispatched, you should receive an email which will include a link to track your order via the courier's website. You can also find this link when logged into your website trade account; select the appropriate invoice number, then"Track shipment" under shipping details to track and trace the delivery of your order. 

Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to change prices without notice.
Withdraw or discontinue products. Items no longer listed in the Zepel Fabrics price list should be considered discontinued and sampling of such items be removed. 

A surcharge of $20 plus GST will be added to all invoices below a value of $100 (exclusive of GST). Samples are excluded from this charge.

All returns must be authorised by Zepel Fabrics. The Australian and International standard for acceptable flaws is 6 flaws per 50mt roll of fabric. Please note that Zepel Fabrics adheres to this standard and will not accept returns that meet this criteria. Zepel Fabrics will only accept returned goods if:

The goods supplied are not in accordance with the order placed.
The fabric has not been cut.
The claim is made within 21 days of receipt.
Arrangements have been made with Zepel Fabrics to inspect the goods and claim has been lodged.
The returned fabric is accompanied with a written claim, citing the invoice number, authorisation number and reason for return.
Goods returned must be securely wrapped to avoid damage in transit.

In the event that goods are lost in transit, Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to replace goods based on evidence that the customer has endeavoured to assist Zepel Fabrics in locating missing goods. Credit for missing goods will be given once Zepel Fabrics is satisfied that the goods are lost, indefinitely. In the event that goods appear / are delivered to the customer, after a credit has been given, the customer must notify Zepel Fabrics and is liable for the goods. Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to invoice the customer, if the goods are not returned in merchantable quality.

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Zepel Fabrics accepts no responsibility or duty for delivery but may elect to arrange delivery at its discretion, without liability and customers' costs and responsibility in all things. Orders will be delivered FIS (free into store) within the metro areas of all Australian mainland capital cities.

$20 plus GST freight charge applies to all deliveries outside the metro areas of the Australian mainland capital cities. On-forwarding freight to all locations or special delivery (EG: air, sea or road express) will be at the customers' expense. Where on-forwarding instructions are not specified, a freight charge will apply.
It shall be deemed to accepted delivery and liability for products immediately Zepel Fabrics notifies the customer that they are ready for collection or they are delivered to a carrier or to the Customers business premises or site whether attended or not.

A certificate purporting to be signed by an officer of Zepel Fabrics confirming delivery shall be conclusive evidence of delivery as shall any signed delivery docket.
Zepel Fabrics will not be liable for delay, failure or inability to deliver any products or perform any services.

Once the customer is notified products are ready for collection or delivery, the customer agrees to pay all costs of Zepel Fabrics in holding those products for the customer.

ALL GOODS RECIEVED MUST BE CHECKED PRIOR TO CUTTING / MANUFACTURING TO ENSURE CORRECT FABRIC, COLOUR, DYELOT, QUANTITY HAS BEEN ORDERED AND FURTHER ENSURE THE GOODS RECEIVED ARE SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION.

This also applies where fabrics are delivered to any third party nominated by the customer, i.e: workrooms and manufacturers, any possible claims will be subject to this clause.

Unused credits expire after twelve (12) months and is the sole responsibility of the Customer to advise if and when a credit is to be applied to a particular invoice.
Credits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Credits can only be used to offset an account or be applied to any current order or back order with Zepel Fabrics.

Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to reverse credits that have expired and cannot be reinstated.

A service fee of 30% will apply, plus freight costs to returned orders that have been supplied correctly as ordered and when Zepel Fabrics have agreed to accept these goods for credit. A credit will only be issued once the goods have been physically returned to Zepel Fabrics warehouse.

If goods are not returned in good order, Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to reject the claim for credit on cancelled goods.

Cancellation of INDENT or COMMERCIAL orders specifically bought in for overseas for customer or custom goods produced will not be accepted. Refer to Commercial and Indent Terms and Conditions.

The customer acknowledges and agrees:

That it is the customers' responsibility to ensure that anything ("material") which is provided by or on behalf of the customer, to be used by Zepel Fabrics in meeting any orders, is correct and appropriate in every particular.

The material will be relied upon Zepel Fabrics in the providing of any product or services shall be merchantable quality and fit for the purpose and will become the property of Zepel Fabrics.

Sample: no contract between Zepel Fabrics and the customer shall be or deemed to be a sale by sample.

If Zepel Fabrics published material concerning its products, services or prices so anything published which is incompatible with these terms is expressly excluded.

The customer will rely on its knowledge and expertise in selecting any product or services for any purpose and any advice or assistance given for or on behalf of Zepel Fabrics shall be accepted at the customers' risk and shall not be deemed given as expert or advisor nor to have been riled upon by or through the customer.

The customer agrees to limit any claim it makes to the cost of the supply of equivalent products or to the total invoiced amount.

Zepel Fabrics shall not be liable for any claim, loss or expense which is made after 5 days from the date of delivery of product or services (or at all once products have been unpacked, on-sold or otherwise used or applied) after which there shall be deemed to be unqualified acceptance.

Zepel Fabrics will not be liable for any contingent consequential direct / indirect special or punitive damages arising in any way, whether due to Zepel Fabrics' negligence or otherwise. The customer acknowledges this express limit of liability and agrees to limit any claim accordingly.

No other term, condition, agreement, warranty, representation or understanding whether express or implied, extending to or relating to or binding upon Zepel Fabrics (whether as to fitness for purpose, merchantability or otherwise) is made or given.

Property in all products including samples on consignment, shall not pass until payment is made in full of all monies owed for products as Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to take possession and dispose of products as it sees fit at any time.
The customer grants permission to Zepel Fabrics to enter any property where any product is in order to do so with such force as necessary.

Upon delivery the customer accepts liability for safe custody of products and indemnifies Zepel Fabrics for any losses relating thereto.

Upon disposition of any products prior to payment in full the customer agrees to deposit all proceeds in a separate bank account, agrees not to mix proceeds with any other monies and will account to Zepel Fabrics therefore any credit facility and / or time to pay or any conduct of Zepel Fabrics.

Until payment in full the customer agrees:To keep all products unpaid for as fiduciary for Zepel Fabrics and store them in a manner which shows Zepel Fabrics as owner.
Only to sell products in the usual course of its business on condition that the customer holds all proceeds in trust for Zepel Fabrics.

Sale on terms for less than cost shall be "in the usual course".
This clause 3 is not intended to create charge over any products and shall be read down to the extent necessary.

The customer agrees that:Products will be deemed at all times to be dealt with the customer on a "first in first out basis".

Invoices from Zepel Fabrics identifying products as unpaid for shall be conclusive evidence that the goods have not been paid for and of Zepel Fabrics title thereto.
If the customer uses product in any packaging, fabrication or manufacturing process, the customer agrees to hold such part of the proceeds of sale of finished articles in which equates to the invoiced price for the products used, upon trust for Zepel Fabrics until payment in full for those products and of all monies owed to Zepel Fabrics.

Interest is payable on all overdue amounts unpaid for 60 days from the date of the monthly statement on which the invoice was first shown. Such interest shall be paid at the rate of 13% per month compounded or at such other rate as shall be determined by the Grantor of Credit.

The international industry standard for acceptable flaws in roll stock is 5 flaws per 50m of fabric. 

Please note Zepel Fabrics adheres to this standard and will not accept returns that meet this criteria.

Payment is to be made by cheque, bank cheque, credit card, or Electronic Funds Transfer without deduction, within 30 days from end of month in which invoice was issued. Zepel Fabrics reserves the right to:

Withhold supplying any pending orders without any prior notice if accounts are overdue.
Charge an accounting monthly fee of $7.50 which will apply to all accounts showing an outstanding balance of $100 or more at the completion of each month. No account shall be deemed to be paid until full payment is received by Zepel Fabrics.

Within two years of purchase Zepel will replace any fabric that is found to be faulty as a result of textile manufacturing defects and has been:

• Manufactured to industry standard practices and procedures.
• Properly maintained and professionally cleaned on a regular basis.
• Applied and/or used normally for its intended residential or single shift commercial installation.
• Protected from sunlight damage.
• Not subject to third party after treatment.

Warranties are extended to the invoiced purchaser only. Any claims must be made via the invoiced purchaser.

Indent stock is held at our European suppliers warehouses, so delivery schedules can take 2-3 weeks.

Should an item be temporarily unavailable, an acknowledgment confirming anticipated arrival will be issued.  If this later delivery is not acceptable, you must formally cancel your order.

All deliveries must be approved prior to manufacture for colour matching, handle and general suitability. Any possible claims will be subject to this clause.

Where deliveries are made to third parties, it is your responsibility to check that the correct fabric/wall covering is received. We strongly advise that a sample is sent to you from your third party for verification when goods are received.

Not all fabrics are rolled face in. If you are ordering a fabric that could be made up either side, we recommend you send a cutting to your workroom confirming the preferred face.

Yes, we have an e-commerce section on our website which you can also use to check on stock holdings of each product.

* You need a wholesale account to order through the website.

In digital rendering, PBR stands for Physically Based Rendering (also known as Physically Based Shading or PBS). It is a modern method for creating photorealistic digital images and materials by simulating the actual physical laws of how light interacts with surfaces in the real world.  

Rendering is the technical term used to describe the automated process where the computer will generate a 2D image or interactive experience (e.g. in gaming) by calculating how lighting, materials and 3D objects which have been assembled in a scene, interact with each other. It is the last major step in the 3D content creation process.

A 3D model is a digital three-dimensional shape that typically represents an object, person, animal, vehicle or in our case furniture.

Digital materials replicate physical fabrics by capturing multiple layers of data—not just a single photo—to record texture, reflectivity and other surface qualities. These layers combine to form an accurate digital twin.