Underground upholstery by J Somerset Murray, 1949 Moquette – which means carpet in French – is a tough woollen fabric that is used in upholstery on public transport all over the world. The fabric is produced using a weaving technique known as jacquard, and is typically made of 85% wool, 15% nylon mix, with a cotton backingAll photographs courtesy: London Transport Museum

Source: The Guardian March 12, 2019 10:16 UTC