If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It!!!

Through the years the mentality has changed about the worth and value of a piece of furniture or appliance. A generation ago, the concept was that you bought it once, and if it broke, it would be repaired. While the current generation is not entirely adhering to this concept, the idea of reducing waste and saving money is important to most people. With the economy being what it is, few people can afford to redecorate or buy new furniture. Because of this it is important to care for existing furniture so that it will look its best until time and finances allow for a new design. Nothing makes a couch look older and rattier than multiple stains, tears and thin spots in the fabric.

In the past, Textile Armor only offered its fabric protection line to clients who had just purchased their furniture. But now we have extended our products to be available to anyone who has a piece of furniture that they would like to preserve. Our fabric protection line will repel stains and reduce the look and feel of everyday wear and tear. Our fabric protection line creates an invisible barrier between your fabric and anything that would like to destroy it. These products are essential to anyone who does a lot of entertaining, has children or pets.

Many people are hesitant to invest in furniture that is not new, however the product line at Textile Armor is incredibly competitive when compared to other products. If you would like more information about how to protect your furniture, please do not hesitate to give us a call!

Are you a designer??

For all you designers, you know the feeling of satisfaction when you finally finish a beautiful room and the client signs off on the project. However, most of us know that the room will never look as beautiful as it did the day that it is completed. Obviously rooms are meant to be enjoyed AND lived in, however depending on the type of furniture used-it may not be able to stand up to the demands of the client’s and their household.

At Textile Armor, our goal is to provide a quality product that will allow people to enjoy their furniture for years to come. Because of this, Textile Armor has developed a unique program specifically for designers. This program allows interior designers to offer an additional service to their clients in the form of “preserving and protecting” their furniture. Through the years, we have partnered with dozens of designers who have then had an opportunity to resell our product line to their clients. This program and partnership has proven to be mutually beneficial.

Partnering with designers not only allows us to expand our base of product, but it also allows designers to offer a unique service to their clients. Essentially, this is a hassle free process for the designer. If the designer recommends Textile Armor to their client, we will deliver the product and in turn as a thank you for the referral give you a percentage of the total job. It is not necessary to stock any product and you do not have to do anything other than refer clients to Textile Armor. If you are a designer and would like to expand the services that you offer clients to include wood, fabric and leather protection, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pets and Wood?

In our last blog we talked about how Textile Armor could help protect fabric from some of the wear and tear that animals have on fabric furniture. In this blog we will talk about some of the ways that you can better protect your wood future. Dogs, cats, lizards and birds are all common household pets, unfortunately for the home owner, these animals all have nails. These nails can cause permanent damage when an animal comes into close contact with wooden surfaces. Because of this, Textile Armor has designed and developed a complete line of wood protection.

Protect Your Wood!

Textile Armor has developed a three part system that is designed to revive your tired and dried out wood and make it shine! By putting moisture back into the wood it will renew its luster and color.

Cream Polish: This polish will not only give your wood a deep cleaning, but it will restore your wood to its original and natural glow. This polish allows moisture to be put back into the wood and will allow the wood to maintain its color and beauty for years with regular application and care.

Scratch Guard: This product is a must have for anyone who has any type of animal with nails or claws. Scratch Guard creates an invisible barrier between the wood and prevents fine scratches.

Dust Off: Have you ever dusted and then find that the exact same surface that you just dusted a day earlier needs to be dusted again? Dust Off is a product that works by actually repelling dust, this will reduce the time that you spend cleaning and dusting!

If you would like more information about any of our wood protection products, then please visit our website at http://www.textilearmor.com/. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fabric and Pets??

Animals are an incredible joy to the families and individuals who have them. Nothing can be more soothing and bring such a sense of calm and peace after a long day than a dog who is happy to see its owner or a cat who purrs when it is petted. However, despite the joy that animals can bring, they can also have a detrimental impact on furniture. The dirt that is tracked in on their paws and then ground into the fabric furniture can take years off of the traditional lifespan of a couch or chair. In addition, cats can easily snag, scratch or claw furniture and destroy it without meaning to… It is obvious that individuals are not going to forsake the joy of having pets in order to preserve their furniture, but there are things that can be done that will both protect your furniture and allow you the joy of your pets.

For Your Fabric Furniture…

Because Textile Armor understands the wear and tear that animals can cause on furniture, they have designed two products to directly combat this challenge, the U.S QD Fabric Protection and the U.S 2000 Fabric Protection. Both products create an invisible barrier between the fabric and any stains that would penetrate the fabric. What is remarkable about this product is that it is invisible to the eye; these products will in no way alter the appearance or texture of the fabric. Both of these products have been tested against pet bodily fluids and unintentional rips (the type that could be caused by nails) and have withstood all. If you want to make your furniture last and preserve its beauty, then check out our product line for more information!

The Value of Mattress Protector Pads!

In previous blogs we have outlined some of the benefits of mattress protector pads. In this blog we are going to condense all that information so that you can decide if you and your family are in need of the added protection that mattress protector pads offer!

• Mattress protector pads create an extra layer of protection for your mattress. Because they are waterproof, they are an excellent solution for young children who may not be toilet trained. The urine will not be absorbed by the actual mattress, thus extending the life of the mattress.

• Mattress protector pads are also an excellent way to protect your mattress should your child or family member vomit in bed. The mattress protector pad will not allow the vomit to penetrate through to the mattress.

• Mattress protector pads can help elevate allergies, in our past blogs we have discussed the types of allergies and symptoms that dust mites can cause. Mattress protector pads seal in dust mites within the mattress, this prevents the dust mites and their feces from becoming airborne which is what causes allergies.

• Mattress protector pads add extra comfort to the beds. Mattress protector pads are traditionally made from cotton which creates an extra layer of softness. Mattress protector pads are incredibly easy to maintain in that they can be easily laundered.

Textile Armor has designed and developed a complete line of mattress protection pads. If you would like more information about how to protect your mattress and your family from dust mites and the allergies that can result from not having a mattress protector pad, then please let us know!

The Facts are the Facts….

 

The simple fact is that if you have dust in your home (and most of us do) then you have Dust Mites. Dust Mites thrive where traffic in your home is most common, take a minute and think about where this may be…. The couch? Perhaps… But the most likely place to find Dust Mites is in your bed. That’s right, the very place where you sleep each night and you very well may have thousands of Dust Mites…

Unfortunately, unlike flies or other pesky insects (Dust Mites are actually an organism but are commonly mistaken for an insect) Dust Mites are not seasonal. That means that for whoever has dust in their house the joy of dealing with them is year round. Many people find that they are highly allergic to the allergies that Dust Mites cause from their feces and shed parts of their body. Typical allergy symptoms include: sneezing, runny nose, asthma, difficulty breathing and skin irritations. Now you must be thinking, fantastic, what on earth can I do to protect my family? Well,” The National Institutes of Health and Mayo Clinic both suggest encasing pillows and mattresses in dust-proof or allergen impermeable covers. To be a successful barrier to dust mites and their waste, the cover should be made of woven fabric and have a pore size smaller than 10 microns” (http://www.dustmitefacts.org/).

At Textile Armor, we understand the battle of Dust Mites and trying to remove them from one’s sleeping environment. That is why we have designed and developed a type of mattress encasement that will protect you against Dust Mites. Don’t live with allergies that you can easily alleviate!

Sources:

http://www.dustmitefacts.org/index.php

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dust-mites/DS00842

Dust Mites, What You Don’t Want To Know….

Imagine; thousands of tiny dust mites that are too small to see-making their permanent home in the very pillow that you lay your head on each and every night. And these mites are very happy, for they are feasting on your dead skin and hair while you sleep…. However, because these are microscopic organisms, most people pay absolutely no attention to them as they feast away night after night, day after day. But they are there, eating your dead flesh, and will continue to do so until you find a way to get rid of them…

Most people are not aware that dust mites are one of the major causes of asthma and allergies in America. Populations that are considered especially vulnerable (such as the young and elderly) are more likely to be effected dust mites.

Many people wonder how to tell if they have dust mites, its pretty simple. Most people who have problems with dust mites find that their eyes are swollen and itchy, in addition mites can cause a multitude of health problems such as: hay fever, skin irritation, itchy skin patches, asthma, dark circles, sinus infections, bronchitis and many more. Dust mites are something that can cause serious lifelong problems if the situation is not attended to.

Textile Armor has researched and developed a specific type of mattress pad to help combat the overwhelming problem that people are having with dust mites. Textile Armor’s 10 Year Waterproof Mattress Protector Pad is made from the highest quality terry cloth and has a backing of polyurethane. What is unique about this mattress pad is that it is completely breathable, yet entirely waterproof. This mattress pad will not only prevent moisture from molding and mildewing your mattress but it will protect your mattress against mites as well.

If you need help getting rid of mites, do not hesitate to contact Textile Armor. We will be happy to answer any questions that you might have, we stand behind our products and your satisfaction is our number one priority.

Sources:

http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/dustmites.php

http://www.memoryfoamnetwork.com/signsofdustmites.html