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Straight match
A pattern match from one strip to the other by a direct straight a across sequence. The pattern design at the top of each strip is always the same.
String
Wallcovering featuring yarns or string bonded to paper backing, creating a very textural product. The newest technology allows string cloth to be repasted and washable.
Strippable
Wallpaper manufactured with a special formulation which permits a release of the wallpaper from the adhesive when it is later to be removed from the wall. This makes it easy to tear off an entire strip without wetting it. Also referred to as dry strippable.
Substrate
The backing or portion of wallpaper that goes against the wall. The backing can be of a wide variety of materials ranging from woven and non-woven fabrics to light weight paper products.
Surface printing
Conventional machine printing in which the design is raised or routed on the roller, and this is transferred to the paper.
Swag
A looped or swinging design or decoration usually consisting of garlands, leaves, ribbons or drapery.
Swatch
A sample.

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