FM 114 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Ikea, Pewter, Soup Spoon
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Incorporates the home furnishings and home accessories industries. Are composed of the following classifications of goods: bed, bath, table, window, upholstery, floor coverings, bed. Thread count, refers to the number of the thread per square inch. 200 thread count is considered the standard. Cotton content, refers to the amount of cotton in linen made of a cotton/polyester blend. 100% is considered the finest quality of cotton. Pima cotton sheets are made with at least 8% of high-quality cotton fiber from arizona. Supima sheets are made of 100% pima cotton. Egyptian cotton is the finest cotton for sheets and pillowcases: bath. Virtually all bath linens are made using cotton terry cloth. This loop construction creates a soft feel and easily absorbs water. Most bath linens are created on automate machines: table. The informal american lifestyle does not lend itself to the everyday use of table linens. Tablecloths, matching napkins, and placemats are the usual candidates for formal table linens.