In that the flange is made of the same material as the rest of the pillow, this pillow is also very similar to the self-welt pillow. A flange is a fabric flap that runs around the edge of a pillow; it can be small (like the one shown above) or large.
Using pillows as accessories in your home can be a really great way to add interest and color to your spaces. Who knew there were so many different types of pillows? I sincerely hope that this glossary of terms will be useful to you the next time you are looking for the ideal pillow.
There are many options available when selecting pillows for your home. Although picking the right ones can be a lot of fun, it can also be overwhelming. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the proper terminology of the trade whenever you are looking for the right throw pillows or having custom pillows made. Otherwise, you might not get what you want. To assist you, the following list of terms used by designers is provided:
I love banding, trims, gimp, and brush fringe! These little details can take your room from basic to layered and dynamic!
a cord wrapped in a specific fabric that is sewed to the pillow’s edge. Self Welt is done with pillow face fabric, as opposed to Contrast Welt, which is done with contrasting fabric.
There are numerous terms used to describe all the optional pillow components. They are not commonly used in conversation, and if they are, it’s likely not for the same purposes that we use them for when making pillows. Usually, we can get around this and use context clues to make sense of any vocab differences. But in order to create the appropriate pillows for a property that has been coming together for months, we shouldn’t rely on interpretation and context cues.
Strips of fabric sewn onto the pillow. A band has no impact on the pillow’s overall size. A contrasting fabric has been added to the overall look.
There are many designers and procurement professionals who contact us with this issue. We are using this space to provide clarification on 4 frequently used pillow elements and what they actually entail. Flange, Band, Cord and Welt.
Gaining a deeper understanding of the particular components these 4 words define should allow you to specify decorative pillows with clarity, preventing ambiguity and advancing your project. To assist you with your next pillow specification, we have created a cheat sheet. Click below to find it!.