Norwalk - 2026 Product Catalaog

FABRIC INFORMATION 280 Fabric Swatch Orientation Guidelines To assist in accurately visualizing fabric applications during client consultations, all fabric swatches include a sewn-in diagonal label located in the lower left corner. We recommend the following handling instructions for the two swatch sizes: 8” x 12” swatches These swatches are oriented to show how the pattern will run on the furniture. They are always displayed topside up. There is also an arrow pointing up indicating which direction is top of the pattern. Deluxe swatches Refer to the fabric description printed on the swatch label to determine orientation: • Railroaded Covers: Unclip the hanger and fully unfold the swatch. Rotate it so the label is in the bottom right corner and the arrow is pointing up. This represents how the fabric will be applied to the furniture. • Conventional Covers: Unclip the hanger and unfold the swatch. Lay it flat with the arrow pointing up; the label should now appear in the bottom left corner. This reflects the correct fabric orientation for the furniture application. Vinyl & Heavy Velvets Just like in leather, seat cushions on styles ordered in vinyl and heavy velvet are not reversible. The special bottom fabric covering allows cushions to breathe. A fastener tape, similar to Velcro®, is sewn on the bottom of each leather, vinyl and heavy velvet cushion. Railroad Fabrics “Railroad” on a swatch label means the design of the pattern runs vertically across the roll from selvage to selvage. When viewing the material from the selvage edge, any figures will appear upright. Railroad stripes run across the roll. For this reason, railroad fabrics are not recommended for use in making draperies. Conventional Fabrics “Conventional” on a swatch label means the design of the pattern runs horizontally the length of the roll parallel to the selvages. When viewing the material from the selvage edge, any figures will appear sideways. Conventional stripes run the length of the roll. For this reason, conventional fabrics are recommended for use in making draperies.