D3 Fabric Search Assistance

D3 is a complex database that compiles thousands of fabrics and blinds in an easy to view format. This database is easy to access by following the steps below. The Diamond Drapery Company has over 30,000 fabrics to choose from. The fabrics represented in D3 are Diamond Drapery’s most popular fabrics.

General Guidelines

There are up to five categories that ask for information to narrow the user’s search. To broaden the search, do not complete all of the categories. To narrow the search, check as many categories as appropriate.

Guidelines by Category

Specific Name Search

This search feature provides the user with the opportunity to search by a specific pattern or a specific color. For this search to be effective the user must accurately spell the pattern name or the color. If a misspelling occurs, D3 will not yield the appropriate results.

Primary Application

This category enables the user to choose which application the fabric will be used for. Please choose as many applications as apply. There are different fire regulations based on specific applications.

Color Category

The criteria required for this category will vary based on the color scheme. The more colors that are chosen the narrower the results will become. To expand the search, do not choose any colors. For example, if the user checks a blue and a white fabric, then only the fabrics that have blue and white in them will be displayed. The user will not view fabrics that are simply blue or simply white. A new search would be necessary to view all of the blue or white fabrics. To find fabrics, that are only blue, a new query would have to be constructed, specifying only blue in the color category. To find fabrics, that are only white, a new query would have to be constructed, specifying only white in the color category.

Fabric Type

This option enables the user to choose an exact type of fabric. Do not attempt to complete this category if there are any questions on what each fabric type is. If this category is left blank, then the search results will be expanded. For example, if a user chooses a woven crypton® for the fabric type and also chooses a cubicle curtain for the primary application, then the search will not yield any results. A woven crypton® application is normally only used as an upholstery fabric, a cornice box fabric, or as a valance.

Pattern Category

This is the final query category for the D3 fabric search. By now, it is possible that the user has narrowed the search by four prior categories. The pattern category refers to the general style of the fabric. Some fabrics may be floral in nature, while others have a classic or ornate design. The more pattern styles that are chosen, the smaller the search results will be. If this category is left blank, the search results will be expanded.