Specifications.

flame resistance

Flame resistance refers to a fabric’s ability to resist ignition and slow the spread of fire. Our fabrics are tested against various national and international standards, including:

  • AS/NZS 1530.3 (Australia and New Zealand)
  • CAL TB 117-2013 (USA)
  • BS 5867 (United Kingdom)
  • DIN 4102 (Germany)
  • EN 1021 -1+2 (Europe)
  • NF P 92-507 (France)
  • ISO 6940 / ISO 6941 (Netherlands and international)

lightfastness

Discoloration due to sunlight. The degree of discoloration is expressed as a number between 1 and 8 on the blue scale, where 1 is the lowest lightfastness and 8 being the highest lightfastness.

pilling

Pilling tests measure a fabric’s tendency to form small surface balls (pills) from friction or wear. Fabrics are rated on a scale from 1 (severe pilling) to 5 (no pilling). A higher rating means the fabric maintains a smoother appearance over time, especially in high-use areas.

Shrinkage

Shrinkage testing determines how much a fabric changes in size after washing or cleaning. Results are given as a percentage—lower shrinkage means better dimensional stability. We indicate the shrinkage after washing or dry-cleaning on the sample material, together with the recommended cleaning method.

seam resistance

Seam resistance measures how well a fabric holds together at the seams under tension. It indicates the fabric’s strength when stitched and helps assess its performance in upholstered applications. High seam resistance reduces the risk of seam slippage or tearing, especially under stress or frequent use.

 martindale

The Martindale test assesses a fabric’s resistance to abrasion by rubbing it in a circular motion until visible wear or thread breakage occurs. Results are shown in Martindale cycles – the higher the number, the more durable the fabric.

  • 10,000–20,000: Light domestic or decorative use

  • 25,000–40,000: Heavy domestic/light commercial

  • 40,000 – 60,000: Suitable for commercial use

  • 60,000 – 100,000: Heavy duty commercial use

maintenance

See washing instructions.

composition

CO cotton
CV viscose
LI linen
LY lyocell
PA nylon/polyamide
PC acrylic
PES polyester
PE polyethylene
PP polypropylene
PU polyurethane
SE silk
TPE thermoplastic elastomer
VI viscose
VY vinyl
WO wool
WP alpaca
WV virgin wool