During the Grain in Ear Festival, "When the rain arrives at the Grain in Ear time, the fields are all filled with rice seedlings." Once the Grain in Ear Festival arrives, summer is truly here. The temperature keeps rising rapidly, and the moisture in the air increases as well, creating a very oppressive atmosphere.
For those who value a high quality of life, a summer home needs to be more than just visually "cool". It must also feel and breathe comfortably. But every summer, a troublesome problem often arises in many people's homes - the wallpaper starts to "behave erratically".
The "Summer Syndrome" of Wall Coverings
The summer in the south of the Yangtze River, everyone knows how it is. The high temperature combined with the dampness of the rainy season makes your body feel sticky all day long, and it's uncomfortable everywhere. In fact, not only do we suffer, but the walls in our homes are also silently enduring the "pain".
Traditional wall coverings are often coated with a thick layer of non-woven fabric or coating on the back to give a sense of thickness and sophistication. In the dry north, this might not be a problem, but in the humid south, it's like giving the wall a "plastic raincoat".
The indoor moisture cannot escape, and the outdoor moisture cannot enter either. It gets trapped between the wallpaper and the walls. Over time, the wallpaper starts to bulge and peel off relatively easily. What's more troublesome is that mold and dust mites love this kind of environment.
The musty smell you smell is actually the "excrement" produced by microorganisms when they multiply in a damp environment. Not only is it unpleasant, but it also secretly affects the respiratory health of the entire family. For families with elderly members or children, this pollution hidden in the walls can sometimes be more alarming than smog.
Therefore, the problem with wall fabric in summer is not "unattractive", but "poor ventilation".
The new identity of the wall fabric
Since the problem lies in "stagnation", the solution is "communication".
A few years ago, when choosing wall fabric, people mainly focused on the color and texture, and whether it could match the decoration style of the home. At that time, wall fabric was just a "decorative material".
But now things are different. People are becoming more and more particular about their living environment, and the status of wall fabric is also quietly changing. More and more people realize that wall fabric is not just a painting hung on the wall; it is more like the "skin" that regulates the environment in the house. A good wall fabric should be like a person's skin, capable of sensing temperature and humidity and adjusting itself.
Specifically, it needs to be breathable, allowing the wall to breathe freely; it needs to be able to absorb moisture and sweat, absorbing more water during the rainy season and slowly releasing it when the weather is dry; it can also inhibit bacteria and prevent mold, fundamentally eliminating the source of unpleasant odors. This transformation from "looking good" to "living healthily" has also compelled factories to make technological innovations. People are no longer satisfied with ordinary polyester or cotton and linen, and are starting to look for new types of fibers that are inherently "breathable".
How to Choose Wall Fabric in Summer
The wall coverings available on the market come in various materials. However, when it comes to summer, the differences become apparent at once. PVC wall coverings are cheap and easy to clean, but their drawback is that they are not breathable. During the rainy season, the moisture in the walls cannot escape and is trapped inside, creating a "greenhouse" for mold. After the rainy season is over, the probability of mold growth is particularly high. Non-woven fabric wall coverings are slightly better than PVC in terms of breathability. However, they are particularly absorbent and once they get wet, they are difficult to dry completely, thus becoming a "culture medium" for mold. Jacquard wall coverings and embroidered wall coverings are truly beautiful, but their fabric layers are thick, making them more prone to heat and moisture accumulation in summer. The problems are even more prominent than those of ordinary wall coverings.
What kind of material can withstand the heat of summer?
The core concepts are three words: breathable, moisture-wicking, and not giving mold any chance to grow.
The TrueTech DEZTE bamboo series of fibers have a wide range of applications. They are elastic fabrics, tightly fitting, breathable and sweat-wicking, quick-drying, can be combined freely, and offer endless possibilities. They can be used to produce wall coverings, car fabrics, sand cloth, decorative fabrics, fashionable fashion fabrics, lace, sport and casual fabrics, window screens, curtains, etc.
Mangzhong has arrived, marking the official start of summer. Instead of waiting until the wallpaper has problems before taking measures to fix them, it's better to choose the right material from the beginning. After all, when it comes to wallpaper, appearance accounts for three parts while material quality makes up seven parts.