What are the advantages and disadvantages of fabric lampshades?

Nowadays, as lighting fixtures, especially art lamps, have already shifted from a single focus on functionality to a stage of both function and decoration, and decoration is becoming more and more important.

  We know that the materials of artistic lamps are not limited to metal, wood, and plastic, and the materials of lampshades are even more diverse, such as glass, acrylic, crystal, and fabric, with various patterns and decorative effects.

Advantages of fabric lampshades:

  1. The light is soft and does not hurt the eyes. Because it is made of fabric, we can change its light transmission and light color according to the thickness, color, and even coating of the fabric, which has a good protective effect on the eyes.

  2. Good decorative effect. Cloth is a kind of thing with relatively soft physical properties, which can be easily made into various shapes, and the decorative effect is very good. Especially for table lamps, wall lamps, and floor lamps in bedrooms and hotel rooms, fabric lampshades are often used.

  3. A strong sense of atmosphere. As mentioned earlier, after using fabric lampshades for table lamps, wall lamps and floor lamps in hotel rooms and bedrooms at home, the beautiful lamp shapes and soft light can easily create a warm and romantic atmosphere.

  4. Easy to clean. After many fabric lampshades are dirty, you can directly remove the lampshade and wash it like washing clothes. After washing, it will look like new. It is very convenient, and you don’t have to worry about problems such as electric shock and rust.

 5. You can DIY. Some owners like to add their own creations on the lamps, such as embroidery and art paintings, which can only be realized on fabric lampshades.

 6. Wide application. Whether it is Chinese-style lamps, modern lamps, or European-style or pastoral lamps, fabric lampshades can be used as lampshades, and chandeliers, ceiling lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lamps can also be made of fabric lampshades, and the decorative effect is very good.

Disadvantages of fabric lampshades:

  1. It is easy to get dirty and cannot be scrubbed. This is actually easy to understand. Although we said earlier that fabric lampshades are easy to clean, just like the clothes we wear, the fabric material itself is easy to "absorb dust" due to its low density, and things made of fabric cannot be wiped with a rag, let alone carry The water wiped it off.

  2. Flammable. Most of the fabrics are basically flammable if there is no special flame-retardant and fire-resistant treatment. Therefore, if you choose a fabric lampshade, try to keep the lamps away from the fire source, and don't let the light source get too close to the lampshade.

  3. The price is relatively high. Due to the many procedures of fabric processing (weaving, plate making, printing and dyeing), the process of making lamps is relatively complicated, resulting in high prices of fabric lamps.