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DUST SKIRTS

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DUST SKIRTS

A simple treatment known by many names: Bed Skirts, Dust Skirts and Dusters. Bed Skirts are an

important piece of a complete bedding package.

Bed Skirts cover the lower portion of a bed, adding a finishing touch to your guest room layout.

Several designs are available, from the simple texture of a quilted bed skirt, to the clean crisp

lines of box pleated edges, we have something to fit your design and budget.

Many options are available to tailor this custom treatment to each bed design. Fitted sheet

bottom, fitted cap, elastic band corner, and sewn down pleats are just a few of the sophisticated

options Fabtex can provide when designing Dust Skirts for your next hospitality project.

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DUST SKIRTS

SPECIFICATIONS

STYLE:

Shirred

Gathered on all 3 sides of the drops with 200% fullness unless otherwise specified.

Tailored

2 Pleat - One pleat at each bottom corner.

5 Pleat - Five inverted pleats on the Queen and King. One at the center of side drops,

one at each bottom corner, and one in the middle of the foot drop. Twin

and Double sizes do not have a pleat in the bottom drop.

11 Pleat - Eleven inverted pleats on the Queen and King. Three at the center of side

drops, one at each bottom corner, and one in the middle of the foot drop.

Twin and Double sizes only have two pleats in the bottom drop.

Box Pleat

Continuous box pleats on all 3 sides of the drops. Size of the pleats to be 10”, 8” or

6” in width.

Channel Quilted

Skirt side and bottom quilted with 4" channel pattern. Made with a 6 ounce fill and

poly/cotton backing.

SKIRT LINING:

Standard: 70/30 polyester/cotton (78/44 count).

DECKING:

Decking should be 70/30 polyester/cotton (78/44 count) without sizing or backfill.

HEMS:

Bottoms should be single needle lock-stitched to prevent unraveling.

PLATFORM

All dust skirts should have 4” platform strips so decking does not show if mattress slips.

STRIPS:

Standard: 4” platform strips on 3 sides made from skirt fabric.

SIZE:

Width and length of box spring plus drop which is normally 13-14”. Many times box

springs are narrower than mattresses, therefore it is important that they are measured.

Drops should be 1/2” to 1” off the floor.

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SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

OPTIONS:

Fitted Sheet Style Bottom: This is a 4 sided cap that covers the box spring with 1/2”

elastic on all four sides and is sewn to the decking and behind the drop of the dust skirt.

4” Fitted Cap: Decking extends over top of bed and closes top corner to minimize

slippage. Note: Exact mattress sizes are a must when using a fitted cap.

Corner Elastic Bands: 1” Elastic bands across each corner of dust skirt to attach under

corners of box spring.

Sewn Down Pleats at Top 1 1/2”

INSTALLATION:

Many hotels use T Pins or upholstery pins effectively, attaching platform strips to box

springs. Velcro can also be used as another option.

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DUST SKIRT STYLES AND DRAWINGS

STYLES AND DRAWINGS

Shirred

A type of skirt that is created not by sewn in pleating, but rather by drawing up and shirring it

together for a gathered look. Shirred Dust Skirts create a full classic appearance and tend to

wash well without the need for extended press care.

54” FABRIC REQUIREMENTS Yardage

Required Width Length Drop

Twin 39" x 75" x 14" 3.00

Twin XL 39" x 80" x 14" 3.25

Double 54" x 75" x 14" 3.50

Double XL 54" x 80" x 14" 3.50

Queen 60" x 80" x 14" 3.75

Cal King 72" x 80" x 14" 4.00

Cal King Long 72" x 84" x 14" 4.25

Dual King 78" x 80" x 14" 4.00

Eastern King 76" x 80" x 14" 4.00

Yardage charts are for general reference only. Actual needs may change based upon options desired,

fabric selected, and final drop length. Chart based upon 54” solid fabric. Please call for actual quote.

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STYLES AND DRAWINGS

Tailored

This type of Dust Skirt has a straight, flat finish and is accented by a variety of self-lined pleats.

The most popular is our 5 pleat version (4 pleats on Twin and Full skirts), shown below.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS Yardage


Twin 39" x 75" x 14" 3.00

Twin XL 39" x 80" x 14" 3.25

Double 54" x 75" x 14" 3.50

Double XL 54" x 80" x 14" 3.50

Queen 60" x 80" x 14" 3.75

Cal King 72" x 80" x 14" 4.00

Cal King Long 72" x 84" x 14" 4.25

Dual King 78" x 80" x 14" 4.00

Eastern King 76" x 80" x 14" 4.00



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STYLES AND DRAWINGS

Box Pleat

Commonly referred to as Inverted Box Pleat, this type of pleating system creates clean, crisp

pleats with sharp edges. Boasting a timeless style, this type of Dust Skirt is rich and full. It also

requires the most fabric to manufacture due to the depth, size, and frequency of the pleats.



Twin 39" x 75" x 14" 6.25

Twin XL 39" x 80" x 14" 6.25

Double 54" x 75" x 14" 6.75

Double XL 54" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Queen 60" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Cal King 72" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Cal King Long 72" x 84" x 14" 7.25

Dual King 78" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Eastern King 76" x 80" x 14" 7.25



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Channel Quilt

This is a quilted treatment made with 6 ounce fill and our 4” Straight Channel quilt pattern.

Different quilt patterns can be selected and custom runs can be made upon request. This style

of Dust Skirt creates a thick upholstered look to the base of the bed. Closed corners box in the

bottom and give a sharp tailored appearance.



Twin 39" x 75" x 14" 6.25

Twin XL 39" x 80" x 14" 6.25

Double 54" x 75" x 14" 6.75

Double XL 54" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Queen 60" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Cal King 72" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Cal King Long 72" x 84" x 14" 7.25

Dual King 78" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Eastern King 76" x 80" x 14" 7.25



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Channel Quilt with Corner Kick Pleats

This is a quilted treatment made with 6-ounce fill and our 4” Straight Channel quilt pattern.

Different quilt patterns can be selected and custom runs can be made upon request. This style

of Dust Skirt creates a thick upholstered look to the base of the bed. Open, kick pleated. corners

open up the corner for a more relaxed and flowing look.



Twin 39" x 75" x 14" 6.25

Twin XL 39" x 80" x 14" 6.25

Double 54" x 75" x 14" 6.75

Double XL 54" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Queen 60" x 80" x 14" 6.75

Cal King 72" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Cal King Long 72" x 84" x 14" 7.25

Dual King 78" x 80" x 14" 7.25

Eastern King 76" x 80" x 14" 7.25



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DUST SKIRT FABRIC

WARRANTY AND CARE Limited Warranty

Fabrics supplied by Fabtex, Inc. used in manufacture of decorative bed coverings, drapery, and

guestroom accessories are guaranteed against any defects for a period of one (1) year from

receipt of delivery. Any alterations (i.e. chemical treatments topical applications, laminating, etc.)

will void the warranty. Fabric warranty does not apply to snagging. Replacement or refund will

be prorated based on date goods are received and will apply to cost of fabric only. Fabtex is not

responsible for fabrics supplied by other sources.

Successful Fabric Care

Hotels that wash dust skirts successfully do so using cold water, mild detergent and cold tumble

dry. Heat shrinks some fabric and fades colors in some fabrics. More important, heat flattens

polyester fill and has been known to shrink it as well.

Hotel laundries should test wash a unit or two under strict controls when new dust skirts arrive.

If the laundry feels that the cold wash, and, or, cold dry takes too long, they can try the permanent

press settings. However, if any more heat is used, it can be destructive.

Once the treatments are successfully test washed, the laundry must be instructed as to their

responsibility. No matter how many times the dust skirts are washed successfully, it only takes

one washing or drying with too much heat to permanently change the appearance or size of a

bedspread. Cotton fabrics become narrower, Avora or Visa fabrics become wider.

Caution! If there is any possibility bleaches were used in a previous wash, laundry

machines should be scoured before washing dust skirts. Washing

machines and dryers should be checked for burrs that may snag fabrics

or sewing threads.

If hotels are dry cleaning dust skirts covers, on or off property, they should take care to have a

unit or two of a newly cleaned shipment tested on arrival, checking appearance and size.

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WARRANTY AND CARE (CONTINUED)

Laundry Instructions

Bed throws, scarves, dust skirts, top sheets, and pillow covers can be laundered as described

below. Make sure that laundry machinery and housekeeping carts are free of burrs and sharp

edges. Most of the fabrics used for these items are manufactured with polyester yarns which are

very sensitive to heat, strong detergents, and harsh chemicals.

Washing:

Wash in warm water, never exceeding 120° F. Use mild detergent, no bleach/chlorine, no

fabric softeners. Do not use caustic soap or bleach. Do not overload or underload machines.

Do not mix with other textiles or fabrics that may “bleed” colors.

Drying:

Tumble dry at lowest heat setting, never exceeding 120° F. Do not use mangler! Do not use

fabric softeners. Do not overload or underload machines. Remove from dryer immediately to

avoid wrinkling.

Ironing:

Iron only if necessary. Use “warm” setting. Temperature not to exceed 120° F.

Cigarette Burns

The most universal complaint from hotels on polyester bed coverings is small cigarette holes.

They are not actual burns, but holes where cigarette ashes have melted the yarns. To date no

one has come up with an acceptable way to repair this type of damage. Many hotels with smoking

and non-smoking rooms tag the bed covers with small holes and use them in their smoking

rooms. A smoker would not be offended with a small hole caused by a cigarette ash as a non-

smoker would.

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