If negative thoughts started coming to mind upon reading the title, don’t panic. Upon first glance, acetate sounds like a harsh chemical that we’d be telling you to search your home’s furniture for so you can remove it for fear of adverse effects on your family’s health.
While it is man-made and synthetic, it is no way harmful. In fact, it can be a very good thing.
So go ahead, search your home for acetate. If your search turns up unsuccessful, take the time to read further and consider bringing this beautiful upholstery home.
Acetate is a synthetic fabric that is made of up cellulose acetate fibers. It resembles satin in both feel and appearance.
Being a man-made presents you as a consumer with a number of advantages. For starters, acetate can be dyed to any color, so the design possibilities for your home is virtually unlimited. Acetate is resistant to traditional dyes and requires a special one for the fabric to accept it.
Due to the fabric’s synthetic nature, it is inherently resistant to issues (such as moths, mold/mildew and shrinkage) commonly found in natural products like silks cottons, etc.
Acetate is commonly found in the home in drapery and as upholstery, typically in more luxurious applications.
If you’re currently looking to remodel a room or your entire home, look out for chances to being this beautiful, versatile fabric into the plans.