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A Guide to Specifying Upholstery Fabric

Technological advancements in textile manufacturing offer homeowners’ greater opportunities to customise their furniture with enduring textiles. Although there are countless fabrics available with different performance qualities, it is difficult to assess their suitability based on appearance alone.

Durability is a critical factor in the selection of fabrics. The quality of the yarn, dye-stuffs, weaving, and finishing techniques are all factors that affect the fabric durability. Textile manufacturers use rigorous durability and abrasion to light testing, which allows them to assess if the fabric is suitable for specifications and requirements.

Our FibreGuard, FibreGuard Pro and FibreGuard Outdoor ranges offer this durability with their superior high-performance and easy clean properties. These fabrics undergo extensive laboratory testing against a stringent set of criteria, and are importantly trend focused and modern in appearance.

Monsieur by Zepel FibreGuard on Cushion

Monsieur by Zepel FibreGuard on Cushion

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

How is the room styled – Contemporary? Traditional?

How frequently will the furniture be used?

Who will be using the furniture?

Do you have children or pets?

Where will the furniture or accessory be placed – Child’s bedroom? Living space?

What attributes do you need – Stain resistant? Fade resistant?

How durable does your furniture need to be? 

STAIN RESISTANT FABRICS

Due to textile developments, manufacturers of upholstered furniture now offer a wide selection of inherently stain-resistant fabrics which ensure peace of mind whilst preserving the look of your furniture. Available in a variety of colours and designs, these fabrics protect your furniture and ensure it is suitable for use even in the busiest of places.

Monsieur by Zepel FibreGuard on Couch

Monsieur by Zepel FibreGuard on Couch

TEXTILE TESTING METHODOLOGIES:

Durability is a critical factor in the selection of fabrics. The quality of the yarn, dye-stuffs, weaving, and finishing techniques are all factors that affect the fabric durability. Textile manufacturers use rigorous durability and abrasion to light testing, which allows them to assess if the fabric is suitable for specifications and requirements.

 

Unfortunately, choosing upholstery fabric isn't as simple as grabbing the first piece of cloth that catches your eye. When investing in a new piece of furniture you want to make sure that your investment will last for many years. In our previous journal articles, we have promoted the importance o...