Color pattern
Ticking stripe
A repeated narrow stripe associated with traditional mattress ticking.
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Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
Typical versions group darker lines against a pale ground. Contemporary decorative textiles use the stripe on varied fabrics.
How to recognize it
Look for restrained parallel bands, often with finer companion lines.
Common uses
- Cushions
- Curtains
- Bedding
What to distinguish
A ticking-style stripe is not evidence of feather-proof construction. The visual pattern and a tightly woven mattress casing are separate properties.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.