How to choose upholstery fabric

The textile manufacturing industry is ever-evolving with technological advancements providing homeowners greater opportunities to personalise their furniture and invest in longlasting textiles. But with such a vast array of upholstery fabrics on the market offering different performance characteristics, it is difficult to evaluate how an upholstery fabric will fare in any given situation based solely on its appearance.

Upholstery fabrics are used for the coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture.  They come in a wide range of colours, weaves and prints and are more robust than drapery fabrics.

Whether you are looking to recover an old sofa or buy a new arm chair you need to take into consideration how it is going to be used, by whom, and where it will be located in your home. High traffic areas, such as family or living rooms, will need durable fabrics, while furniture that doesn’t receive much wear and tear, like a cushion cover or headboard, needn’t be as robust. The style of your home and the function of the item is also important. Is it a formal living space? Is the chair frequently used by children or pets?

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

What style is the room – Modern? Traditional?

How often is the furniture being used?

By whom?

Which room is the furniture or accesorry for – Childs bedroom? Living space?

Does it need to be stain resistant?

Does it need to be fade resistant?

How durable does it need to be?

STAIN RESISTANT FABRICS

Advancements in fabric design have resulted in textiles which can be either inherently stain resistant or have a topical treament applied after manufacturing; both ensure peace of mind, knowing that your furniture will be looking fresh year after year. These fabrics come in a range of colours and designs and are an effective choice for families with children and pets.

TEXTILE TESTING METHODOLOGIES:

The durability of a fabric depends on the quality of the yarn, dye-stuffs, weaving, and finishing techniques used during manufacturing. During development, fabrics are subjected to a range of tests to establish their durablity and sensitivity to abrasion and light, helping to determine if a fabric will perform as required.

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Warwick is proud to offer Australian Made ranges that are licensed to bear the Australian Made logo, the most recognised and trusted product symbol in Australia.

James Dunlop Textiles has three design studios – Sydney, Auckland & Melbourne.

Whether it Christchurch, Canberra or California, our textiles have been purposely designed to perform and look great

Zepel is a textile brand designed in Australian and Europe that sources the highest quality drapery and upholstery fabrics to suit our active lifestyles and harsh climate.  Using the latest technologies and an extensive laboratory testing program, Zepel provides fabric solutions for any environment, commercial or residential. 

On Trend

Our Grande Boucle textile is influenced by our current nostalgia for the 1970s and as its name suggests is a weighty and dimensional boucle upholstery. Woven in Italy, in a mix of natural and synthetic fibres, Grande Boucle has been expertly finished creating a soft and luxurious handle and tailored finish. The light acyclic backing adds further weight and prevents movement on loose cushions. Grande Boucle has been coloured in three perfect neutrals and is part of our forthcoming Catherine Martin for Mokum collection inspired by her current film project.

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