Charming vintage ticking fabric of a vivid French red or pink color with a vegetable motif. It is a European damask fabric manufactured circa 1950 to make mattress covers. This fabric has never been used. Very rare! A treasure from one of the last factories in the Mediterranean. and is medium weight cotton Dense textile perfect for upholstery projects, bags, decorative cushions, etc. Bouquets of heartened leaves and small flowers dot the whole fabric.
ROSARIO SAYS: "I recommend washing in cold water and centrifuging to keep both red and white colors alive."
MEASUREMENTS: The width of the fabric is: 126 cm.
I am selling this fabric by the half meter. If you want a longer piece, simply increase the quantity and you will receive the total quantity in a continuous length.
CONDITION: Perfect condition. Never used. These fabrics are unwashed and have quite some sizing (starch). They can be used as is or washed to achieve a soft and fluffy touch. These unused fabrics come from an old warehouse where they have been conserved for many years, due to which they can have very light marks. The condition is reflected in the price.
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HISTORY OF TICKING FABRICS: This type of fabrics were used to make mattress covers since 1880. It is a very durable and resistant fabric but at the same time absorbent and breathable. The motifs used are very varied: floral, oriental, country, palatial, or striped and the colors very bright. These fabrics were produced from 1882 to 1980 in the Area of Igualada, known for its textile industry.
We have a collection of 200+ ticking fabrics that include old never used stock and recovered pieces from antique mattresses. They're unique fabrics. They really are the last ticking fabrics with such genuine and unique characteristics in Europe.
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Product code: Red Antique cheapest European Ticking Fabric 1930-1950 RARE Floral Design Damask Cotton