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Table lamp shades come in a variety of materials. Before purchasing, consider which material is best for your needs. Below, we'll detail the advantages of each material.

1. Fabric Table Lamp Shade

Throughout history, people have used various fabrics to make table lamp shades. Fabric table lampshades are elegant and romantic. Silk table lampshades are used in formal rooms or bedrooms. Linen and textured shades are suitable for family rooms or smaller rooms. Hand-sewn or hand-painted fabric lampshades can add a sense of intimacy and softness, evoking a homely warmth. Table lamps with fabric lampshades produce softer light, creating a romantic and warm atmosphere. They are also eye-friendly and easy to replace and clean. However, they are flammable, and lamps made from handmade fabric tend to be more expensive.

2. Glass Table Lamp Shade

Glass lampshades are also the most commonly used table lamp shade. They clean easily with a simple wipe, resist yellowing, and offer excellent light transmittance and weather resistance. Glass table lampshades are available in a variety of finishes, including internal and external coatings, frosted finishes, vacuum coating, frosted aluminum coating, electrostatic spraying, and spray-painted finishes. The colors are exceptionally vibrant, especially when the light is on. The glass table lampshades are beautifully rich and shimmer with vibrant light, making them suitable not only for home use but also for entertainment and commercial use. Currently, high-end LED indoor lamps all feature glass lampshades. However, glass table lampshades are heavy and fragile, so choose with caution if you have children. Generally, glass lampshades are best for hanging high lamps.

3. Paper Table Lamp Shades

Making table lampshades from various paper materials, including parchment, kraft paper, and various colored papers, is a family favorite. Housewives and children alike are adept at crafting handmade paper table lampshades, creating a hazy and dreamy atmosphere and adding a touch of happiness to the home. Currently available paper table lampshades are made of kraft paper laminated with PVC film. They are very durable and feature antique-style designs and colors, making them a very beautiful choice.

4. Metal Table Lamp Shade

Modern, minimalist metal table lamp shades are not only practical but also blend in with various decor styles. New LED lamps often feature metal shades. Many young people prefer the cool, modern feel of metal table lamp shades.

5. Acrylic Table Lamp Shade

Acrylic, also known as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), is an early-developed, important plastic polymer material. It offers excellent transparency, chemical stability, and weather resistance, allowing it to withstand long-term exposure to outdoor environments without losing its optical and mechanical properties. Acrylic table lamp shades are tough, resistant to breakage, and highly repairable, with a light transmittance of up to 92%. However, they are not scratch-resistant, require complex production processes, and are relatively expensive.

6. Plastic Table Lamp Shade

Plastic table lamp shades include PVC and PC. These offer excellent water-proofing, durability, corrosion resistance, light weight, aging resistance, vibrant colors, flexible processing, and affordability. However, these shades are less environmentally friendly and prone to deformation when exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.