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Hotel Lobby Textiles
Monica Marks
Danielle Perry
Allison Brouillette
Toyin Adebiyi
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The Space
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Hotel Lobby
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Carpet
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Wall coverings
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Window treatments
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Couch and Ottoman
upholstery
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Carpet Description
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Fiber content: Nylon
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Yarn type: Filament yarn
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Fabric structure: Woven, Loop
Pile weave
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Dye Print: Solution dyeingexcellent colorfastness
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Finish: Schreinering- soft
luster
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Care: Professional carpet
cleaner- lots of traffic
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Product Performance:
 Must withstand abrasion
 Not easily snagged
 Pass the ASTMD 4157 (a
standard test method for
abrasion resistance of textile
fabrics)
 Pass the Pill Test
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Special Concerns:
 How will it do concerning
collection of dirt? Rest in, or
just stick to surface
 If a fire, will it melt or catch
flame?
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Why we Chose this Product
A
dark carpet will stay and look cleaner longer
 Because
of the flat, tight structure, dirt and other
things will not catch as easily
 Woven
structure is tight, so there will be little
worries of snagging
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Carpet Estimates
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2 strips of 12x30’2” = about 723 sq.ft.
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Materials Cost:
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Carpet approx. $4/sq.ft. = $2,892
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Padding approx. $5/sq.yd. = $335
Labor Cost:
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Approx. $10/sq.yd. =$670
Total Cost: $3,897
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Wall covering 1
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Fabric Structure: Polyvinyl
Chloride, anti-microbial
feathers
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Dyeing/Printing: Direct
printing
Finishing: Teflon coated to be
resilient to water, dirt, etc.
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Care: Water, rubbing alcohol,
damp dry
Product Performance:
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Must hold up in humid
conditions
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How long will it stay clean
and durable
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Pass the AATCC test method
16 (Color fastness to Light)
Special Concerns:
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Do bacteria and dirt stick?
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Will flame spread be fast
because of finishes?
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Why we Chose this Product
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It has anti-microbial feathers
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Bactericides and mildew inhibitors to discourage the growth of
mold and mildew
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Class A fired rated
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ASTME-84 Tunnel Test approved
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Will be durable because of finishes
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Colorfastness not an issue
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Wall covering 2
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Tile
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Finishing: colored glass tiles
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Care: Easy cleaning; just wipe
(damp or dried)
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Product Performance:
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Will grout between tile get
dirty or appear dirty
quickly?
Special Concerns:
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Bacterial Growth between
tiles?
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How will tile react if in
contact with fire
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Why we Chose this Product
 Will
allow for a durable wall during a fire, which
provides temporary protection
 It
can not be stained which allows for a more clean
environment
 Since
this in an accent wall behind the desk, there
will be little to no contact with hands
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Window Treatment: Drapes
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Fiber: 100% Cotton
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Yarn Type: Spun- worsted (long,
smooth tight fibers)
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How well do they block out
light
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Structure: Simple yarn- single yarn
(twisting fibers together) which
creates sateen
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AATCC test method 16
(colorfastness test)
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Dyeing/Printing: Stock dyeing (fiber
dyeing) all fibers the same color
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Finishing: Glazing- Lustrous, good
hand, “flattened yarn appearance”
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Care: Not too heavy, easy/simple
clean
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Product Performance:
Special concerns:
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Thick fabric may collect
more dust
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Cotton can catch fire quickly
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Why we Chose this Product
 Will
provide shade with its dark color
 Will
be durable because of its tight woven yarns
 Put
at the back of the room away from a lot of
activity in case they do catch fire
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Window Treatment: Casement
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Fiber: 50% Cotton 50%
polyester
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Yarn Type: Spun- worsted (Long,
smooth, tight)
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Structure: Simple yarn-single
yarn (twisting fibers together)
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Dyeing/Printing: Stock dyeing
(fiber dyeing)-all fibers are the
same
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Finishing: Schreinering- low
luster, good hand
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Care: Easy clean because its just
cotton and polyester
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Product Performance:
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Will they be enough
protection from light or heat
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AATCC test method 16
(color fastness to light)
Special Concerns:
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Allergens may catch easily
between yarns
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Cotton/polyester can catch
fire quickly
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Why we Chose this Product
 Good
for a small amount of light protection and
will eliminate glare
 Can
provide protection against heat coming in
from the sun
 Put
away from exit because of its flammability
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Upholstery: Couch
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Fiber: front: 100% polyvinyl,
Back: polyester knit
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Yarn Type: Spun- polyester
staple fibers on back
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Structure: Coated fabric
(polyvinyl chloride)
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Dyeing/Printing: Piece dyeing
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Finishing: Front: embossed to
create real leather appearance,
Back: napped for soft, fuzzy
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Care: Easy clean- impermeable
to water
• Product Performance:
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Must withstand abrasion
Colorfastness
Not breathable- may get hot
Pass the ASTMD 4157 (a
standard test method for
abrasion resistance of textile
fabrics)
• Special Concerns:
– Should be anti-bacterial
– Should have a flame retardant
finish
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Why we Chose this Product
 Easily
cleaned, will not stain as much, and is
antibacterial
 Has
a large UV resistance
 Durable
to withstand all the contact it will have
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Upholstery: Ottoman
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Fiber: 42% polyester, 29% cotton, 29%
rayon
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– Must withstand abrasion
– Colorfastness
– Should have a stain repellent
finish
– Pass the ASTM D 3511
(standard test method for
pilling resistance)
– Pass the ASTMD 4157 (a
standard test method for
abrasion resistance of textile
fabrics)
Yarn Type: Spun yarn- combed (few
short fibers, smooth, tight)
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Warp(blue): simple yarn-single (fibers
twisted together)
Weft: simple yarn-ply (2 twisted together)
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Structure: Fancy woven fabric, Brocade
Jacquard weave (floats)
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Dyeing/Printing: Cross dyeing
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Polyester (disperse dyes)
Cotton/rayon (reactive dyes)
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Finishing: Schreinering- low, soft luster,
fine diagonal lines
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Care: Teflon finish allows for easy care
Product Performance:
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Special Concerns:
– Will bacteria/dirt stay?
– Will finish be flammable?
– Should have a flame retardant
finish
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Why we Chose this Product
 Because
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it is an ottoman
Dirt, water, bacteria from shoes will come off onto the
textile
 Teflon
finish will allow for the dirt/water to not
stick and be easily removed