Natural softness
Our wool upholstery fabrics are made from 100% New Zealand wool and are characterised by their warm and natural expression – and the irresistible softness. Laine is certified with the EU Ecolabel and has a light melange effect that creates a vibrant surface. Qual has a rustic appearance and a beautiful structure. Gaja C2C has a Cradle to Cradle Silver certification™. All are certified with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Laine is a luxurious wool fabric with a very high abrasion resistance, woven in 92% wool from New Zealand. The upholstery fabric has a vibrant expression with melange effect and an irresistibly soft and warm texture. Certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and bearing the EU Ecolabel, which sets strict requirements for both production and the finished product – for the benefit of people, the environment and the earth’s resources.
Specifications
Material: 92% Wool / 8% Polyamide
Martindale: 95,000
Light fastness: 5-7
Pilling: 3-4
Country of origin: Lithuania
Monza is a soft and woollen bouclé with a beautiful and vibrant structure. Certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and woven in Italy with an extremely high abrasion resistance in a blend of wool, cotton, viscose and synthetic fibres, ensuring colour and durability – year after year.
Specifications
Material: 28% Acrylic / 24% Cotton / 20% Viscose / 16% Wool / 12% Polyester
Martindale: 80,000
Light fastness: 7
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: Italy
Qual is made from 100% pure wool from New Zealand, and is a classic wool fabric with a soft and warm texture. Wool is naturally stain-resistant and abrasion resistant, so you get a durable upholstery fabric of the very highest quality, certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Specifications
Material: 100% Wool
Martindale: 76,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: Lithuania
Mira is woven in Italy in 100% wool with a melange effect, where two complementary tones are mixed to create a delicate and vibrant interplay of colours in the weave. The structure is firm with a soft surface and the yarn is fine with a dense weave. Mira is a high quality wool fabric with a high abrasion resistance, and is naturally OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.
Specifications
Material: 100% Wool
Martindale: 70,000
Light fastness: 4-5
Pilling: 3-4
Country of origin: Italy
Gaja C2C is a beautiful plain and soft wool fabric made from 100% New Zealand wool. The fabric is certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Cradle to Cradle™ Silver and bears the EU Ecolabel. This makes it an upholstery fabric that is guaranteed to be free of harmful chemicals and has a documented smaller environmental footprint than other upholstery fabrics.
Specifications
Material: 100% New Zealand wool
Martindale: 50,000
Light fastness: 5-7
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: Lithuania
Three words that give you the best quality
Martindale, pilling and light fastness inform you about a fabric's durability. We use them to make it easy for you to see which kind of furniture fabric suits you and your needs.
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Martindale
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measures the abrasion resistance of a fabric and ranges from 10,000-120,000, with 120,000 being the highest abrasion resistance. As a rule of thumb, the abrasion resistance for hard wear should be above 20,000, but in normal daily use an abrasion resistance of up to 10,000 is more than enough. The abrasion resistance of our upholstery fabrics ranges from 20,000 and up to 120,000 martindale. Fabrics with a martindale above 80,000 are suitable for use in public places such as airports, restaurants and similar.
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Pilling
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is the term for the small balls of fabric that form on the surface of a fabric as a result of friction and which give the fabric a furry appearance. There will always be some natural pilling at the beginning until the excess fibres have gone. Pilling is evaluated on a scale of 1-5, indicating the risk of pilling or loose fibres. 5 is best and our furniture upholsteries are always at least 3.
The fastest and cheapest way to remove pilling is by using a small electric textile shaver designed for this purpose. -
Light fastness
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describes a cover's ability to withstand sunlight. Nylon and cotton usually have a low light fastness, while wool, acrylic and polyester have a higher light fastness. The scale is a doubling scale, which ranges from 1-8, where 8 is best. The higher the light fastness, the better the cover is at withstanding sunlight without losing colour. However, it is a good idea to keep furniture away from direct sunlight. Some covers will fade faster than others, indicated by the light fastness. We recommend that you don't choose an upholstery fabric with a light fastness below 3.
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How to care for your wool upholstery
We recommend that you impregnate your upholstery fabric to ensure it stays beautiful for years to come – and that you repeat the treatment a couple of times a year, or as needed. Our series of care products has been specially developed for our upholstery fabrics.
Wool is easy to maintain – for general cleaning, we recommend regular vacuum cleaning with a soft furniture brush. It is natural for wool to form some minor wrinkles when used, as wool is a stretchy natural material. Find tips and tricks on how to care for and clean your sofa in our guide:
A sofa should be able to do something very special and be tailor-made for you. That’s why all our sofa designs are designed by renowned designers, made in Europe from the finest materials and made to last for generations. All supplemented by beautiful handcrafted details and immaculate stitching, so each sofa is as beautiful inside as out.
All our upholstery fabrics can be purchased by the metre. Unleash your creativity and design your own curtains, rugs and cushions to make your home truly personal. Light, airy curtains, the perfect linen tablecloth for your dining table, or inviting sofa cushions in soft bouclé. Only your imagination sets the limits.