Vintage 1980’s – Soncina Foil/Beige

Foil-Work | Coated Plain Weave Cotton Fabric

Manufacturer.  Kaleidoscope International, LTD

Manufacturer Style.  Soncina Foil

Manufacturer Color.  Beige

Color Details*.  Not sure why the manufacturer color is stated as "beige" since there not much if any of that particular color to be seen.  Multiple shades of white, (Seashell, old lace, platinum, smoke, alabaster, snow) with metallic silver foil sputtered all-over

Application.  Curtains, drapery, window treatments,  bedspreads, cushions, pillows, costumes, tabletop, and other home decor application.  

Content.  100% Cotton

Textile Type.  1980’s contemporary plaid screen print on medium weight plain weave cotton fabric with all-over foil work. 

Width.  54 in.  

Length.  As detailed in the “Length/Amount” drop down menu at the top of this listing’s landing page. (9 yds, 10 yds)

Weight.  Approximately 8 oz. per linear yard at 54 in. width. 

Notes.  The foil is applied to the surface in tiny dots (as if sputtered) as shown in the photos and results in view angle dependent reflectivity.  The plaid screen print in mostly observed in shadow behind the reflective surface coating foil work because if its high reflectivity.  Viewing the fabric straight on is where the surface peaks in reflectivity and shine.   The areas of high reflection of light almost completely obscures the printed plaid.    In areas where the light is reflected away or when the surface is viewed at an angle less than 90° to the surface, the design and monotone palate are visible.    This effect would make for unique and visually interesting drapery or any application where the fabric makes a curve.  The hand is almost slick (feels coated) with some degree of texture from the foil application. 

 *A note about color reproduction.  Color is subjective.  Any descriptors used to characterize color must to taken as a suggestion only, and not as definitive. Color reproduction is massively difficult and color management in most devices is implemented poorly.  Apple devices handle color reasonably well.  Microsoft Windows devices are all over the place; the same applies to Android devices.   Those with Windows PC’s are strongly encouraged to enable Windows Color Management and install updated monitor drivers or download the ICC color space specific to the monitor and then configure Windows Color Management properly.  If you are unsure how to check or configure, I am willing to assist.  Unless a calibrated monitor is used, I recommend resetting the monitor back to factory standard configurations.  For most flat screen monitors, color settings should be set to 5000K, daylight, or warm and the brightness setting should be high.  For Android devices, the brightness adjustment slider should be pushed to the right.  Any “night” or “bed time” view settings which automatically filter much of the color blue on all platforms should be disabled.   Otherwise, your eyes may be deceiving you, and, most likely, are!

guaranteed to be as described or your money back!

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