Ultrasuede®
Many of the styles you will see here at Marie Pace Designs.com, or on display at my art events, are constructed from Ultrasuede®. This superior performance product is the original ultra-micro-fiber suede fabric.
Ultrasuede® textiles are designed and manufactured with a passion for excellence and a commitment to being environmentally responsible. The Ultrasuede® products that I choose for my work are made with 100% recycled ultra-micro-fiber.
It’s qualities include:
• Natural-looking suede surface
• Soft, plush, sensuous feel
• Excellent breathability and comfort to the skin
• Superior resistance to crocking, pilling, fraying, stretching
• Excellent color-fastness
• Spot cleanable
• Manufactured under conditions defining today’s most advanced environmentally secure standards
The care instructions for Ultrasuede® products should be called CAREFREE instructions!
From my decades of experience in working with the cloth, I have never needed more than a sticky roller type lint remover, and even this is only because I own two Jack Russell Terriers. But gently patting a soil spot with a dampened lint-free cloth or sponge will clean away any spills that may occur.
Occasionally after long term and extreme use, I will take a dampened and well-wrung cloth or sponge and dust the entire surface of the bag. I recommend this method, but take care not to get the fabric too wet. Re-dampen your cloth or sponge in clean water, wipe again, and let dry. Your bag will continue to look brand new indefinitely by following these instructions.
For EXTREME oil based stains not removable with water, the manufacturer recommends the use of ethyl alcohol. Take two rags, one soaked in ethyl alcohol, the other clean and dry. Pat the stained area with the alcohol-soaked cloth, then pat the loosened dirt and oil off with the dry cloth. Repeat depending on degree of soiling. I once used this method on a fairly large ball-point ink stain with amazing results.
TAPESTRY
In choosing tapestries for my designs, I have several quality standards that I employ. First and foremost is the enduring quality of the weave. I never select chenilles or other tapestries with loopy threads that may loosen or snag during repeated use.
In constructing these accessories, I use only the highest quality of upholstery textiles that have already been rigorously tested for abrasion, color-fastness, and all-over durability.
The cleaning process that I recommend for the tapestries is very much the same as that for Ultrasuede®. Gently spot cleaning with a dampened cloth or sponge will take care of most spots or spills, and employment of the ethyl alcohol method on severe oil based stains is also recommended.