Archive for Bates Bedspreads
Jacquard Loomed Coverlets and Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsJacquard Loomed coverlets and bedspreads are still being woven in former Bates Mill Buildings in Lewiston, Maine.
The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph M. Jacquard in 1804. The Jacquard loom automatically controlls the warp and weft threads on a loom by recording patterns of holes in a string of cards. Warp is the lengthwise threads as the cloth is woven, and weft is the crosswise threads as woven.
Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures woven [tag]matelasse[/tag] bedspreads, blankets, throws and coverlets on [tag]Jacquard looms[/tag]. These looms are similar to those used by Bates Fabrics, which was famous for the quality of their bedspreads. Former Bates employees who continue the tradition of weaving America's favorite bedspreads as taught to them by their parents and grandparents, are now the first generation of weavers at Maine Heritage Weavers. The products woven at Maine Heritage Weavers are 100 percent cotton and will not fade.
Cotton Luxury Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsDue to the fact that most woven bedspreads are imported, woven cotton luxury bedspreads made in the USA are becoming more and more difficult to find.
There is one exception, however, and that is luxurious bedspreads woven by Maine Heritage Weavers, a Maine, USA, based textile company. This company was started by several Maine craftsmen and craftswomen, all former employees of the former Bates Fabrics, the world renown manufacturer of Bates style bedspreads, shams, throws and [tag]coverlets[/tag].
Maine Heritage Weavers operates out of the same buildings that housed the Bates operation in Lewiston, Maine, USA. They manufacture 100 percent cotton Bates-style bedspreads that are loomed to be [tag]heirloomed[/tag].
Bates Employees Still Weaving Quality Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsMatelasse and terry bedspreads are woven in Lewiston, Maine, USA, by Maine Heritage Weavers a company formed by former Bates Fabric employees that wanted to insure these [tag]classic bedspreads[/tag] would continue to be produced in the United States.
In addition to bedspreads, Maine Heritage Weavers manufactures [tag]coverlets[/tag], blankets, shams and throws, all in 100% of the highest quality cotton.
These bedspreads are woven on looms similar to those used for over 150 years by Bates Fabrics. Highly skilled craftsmen and women produce a product they say is loomed to be heirloomed. If you are not aware of Bates types of bedspreads, ask your mother or grandmother, she will know.
Queen Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsMaine Heritage Weavers manufactures bedspreads in its Lewiston, Maine, USA, location. These cotton matelaesse and terry products are made Jacquard looms in buildings that formerly house Bates Fabrics by skilled craftsmen and women formerly employed by Bates.
Queen size bedspreads measure 102"x116" for standard mattress sizes and custom sizes can be made to fit thicker mattresses. Styles include but are not limited to [tag]Queen Elizabeth[/tag], First Lady's Choice, [tag]Abigail[/tag], Martha's Choice and Heritage.
Bates Style Bedspreads
Posted by: | CommentsBates style bedspreads are woven on Jacquard Looms.
Jacquard Looms are the type of loom that has an endless belt of cards, punched with holes that are arranged to produce a patterned weave. Invented in the 18th century by Frenchman J. M. Jacquard, this type of loom produces a very high quality matelesse and/or terry bedspread, throws, coverlets, and shams.
The Jacquard looms revolutionized the weaving industry and became a very important part of companies like Bates Fabrics, known around the world for its matelesse and terry bedspreads. Jacquard looms are the primary equipment being used by [tag]Maine Heritage Weavers[/tag] producing Bates types of [tag]matelesse[/tag] and terry products. Watching the Jacquard loom work is fascinating to say the least and takes highly skilled craftsmen and women to operate.
The employees of Maine Heritage Weavers are all former employees of Bates Fabrics and are pround to carry on with the highest quality of bedspreads
