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# Fabric materials at a glance

## Linen, cotton, velvet, wool and synthetic fibres: properties, typical uses and what to look out for.

The material composition is shown in the product details of every [fabric](https://www.meinewand.com/en/fabrics), for example “Polyester 100%” or “Linen 55%, Cotton 45%”. Many fabrics are blends: they combine the advantages of several fibres.

| Material | Properties | Well suited for | Look out for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Linen | natural, cool, lively texture, slight sheen | curtains, cushions, wall coverings, relaxed upholstery | creases, can shrink when washed, fades in strong sun |
| Cotton | soft, pleasant, takes colour and print well | curtains, cushions, Roman blinds, printed designs | creases easily, medium lightfastness |
| Linen union (linen-cotton blend) | linen look with more stability, classic for English prints | curtains, cushions, upholstery with light use | check abrasion resistance in the product details |
| Velvet (cotton, viscose or polyester) | deep colours, soft pile, rich sheen | upholstery, curtains, cushions | pressure marks and pile direction, not for Roman blinds (see [Using velvet correctly](https://support.meinewand.com/en/using-velvet-correctly?hsLang=en)) |
| Wool | hard-wearing, elastic, naturally flame-retardant, dirt-resistant | upholstery, throws, cushions, sometimes curtains | moth protection, usually dry clean only |
| Viscose | silky sheen, beautiful drape | curtains, velvet, jacquards | sensitive to moisture, water marks possible |
| Silk | rich sheen, fine appearance | curtains, cushions, decoration | very sensitive to light, always line curtains |
| Polyester | stable, crease-resistant, lightfast, easy care | curtains, inbetweens, outdoor, upholstery | can become statically charged |
| Acrylic (solution-dyed) | highly UV-resistant, colourfast, quick-drying | outdoor upholstery and cushions | can look less natural, depending on quality |

**In short**

- Natural look and feel: linen, cotton, wool.
- Easy care and lightfast: polyester, acrylic, blends with a synthetic share.
- Luxurious effect: velvet, silk, viscose jacquards.

You can see which uses the manufacturer has approved for a fabric in the product details. Read more in the article [Which fabric for what?](https://support.meinewand.com/en/which-fabric-for-what?hsLang=en).

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