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Épinglé
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Épinglé, a French term defined as a slender pin
wire, is a type of high loop construction used
to generate Moquette (or uncut) velvet fabrics.
Originating from Lucca, Venice and Genoa,
Italy, the art of épinglé weaving is a European
technique still in use today. Although the
construction continues to elicit a reference to
“Genoa Velvet,” more contemporary épinglé
weaving, historically referred to as Frieze, is
prevalently practiced in the Flemish region of
Kortrijk and in Belgium. Fashioned as apparel
for
princes,
kings,
bishops,
cardinals
and
popes during medieval times, épinglé fabrics
are characteristically opulent. In modern day
applications, this construction is most frequently
used as upholstery because of its soft hand and
high durability. As one of the first constructions
applied to commercial application, épinglé has
been featured by famous furniture designers
P i ctured: Linq Serrano
Charles and Ray Eames. This technique is woven
on a wire loom to create an all loop face on the
finished fabric. Textus makes the extravagance
of épinglé accessible with its Linq pattern,
featuring 30 different colorways. This type of
construction is excellent for a wide range of
upholstered applications including conference
rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums and theaters.
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