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Fabric sample books?

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:06 pm
by nanscoha
Hello! I'm new here. Aiming to start up an upholstery business very soon. For furniture, what does one do about fabric sample books? It would be great if I didn't need them, like use an online source instead, but I assume clients want to see lots of options in front of them to choose from. Any tips? Does the upholsterer pay to get them? How many do you really need? They take up a lot of space. Any companies you love and always go to for durable uph fabric?
I've looked at a few companies online and it seems like individual samples may be free at some, but there is a cost for books for upholsterers. But designers can get them for free?
Thanks!

Re: Fabric sample books?

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:40 am
by Ddedman
I know when I first started up some of the major suppliers would send you sample books once you set up an account with them. Check out Albright Supply, and Rex Pegg Fabrics. Both have been really good about helping out.

Re: Fabric sample books?

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:01 pm
by nanscoha
Thanks!

Re: Fabric sample books?

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:30 pm
by ChapelWorx
Charlotte Fabrics has the best sample books. Greenhouse also has sample books. Both are great companies to work with

Re: Fabric sample books?

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Re: Fabric sample books?

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:53 pm
by Old Canuck
Just a couple of observations to share;
You do need to have sample books. People need to touch and feel and colours get distorted from one electro device to another.

Back when I started some companies would coupon their books. If a book cost $100 you would get 2-$50 coupons towards purchases from that book. Would not hurt to ask.

Consider location/distance when establishing a relationship with a supplier. Here in Canada at least the cost of shipping has gotten ridiculous, If you are closer you will see their rep more often and if you are close enough to visit in person you will see things not in their catalogues or books.

I have too many books. Or at least I need to offer them differently. People just get overwhelmed. You can always show them something similar after you narrow things down.

Good luck. Darren