All our polyester fabrics are certified in accordance with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and many of them are EU Ecolabelled, which is your guarantee of high quality free of dangerous chemicals. Polyester, which is used to manufacture our various fabrics, is usually recycled for use in insulation or as a filling in your sofa, and this gives our polyester an extra sustainable dimension.Our wide range of polyester fabrics are also free of dangerous chemicals and are characterised by being extremely resistant, versatile and durable materials.
Below you can read about the qualities of the fabric and how to care for and maintain the fabric to make it last as long as possible.
Revi is made of 97.9% recycled polyester – of which 18% is ocean waste plastic – with a beautiful, warm and welcoming expression. A fabric with extremely high abrasion resistance and a soft and comfortable surface. The fine bouclé weave adds an interesting and tactile structure – and the fabric is naturally certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Washable at 30°.
Specifications
Material: 100% Recycled Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 5
Country of origin: Romania
Linea is a classic corduroy with the fine, well-known velour lines. The fabric feels soft and inviting and has an incredible abrasion resistant quality that can also be washed at 30°. Naturally OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, which guarantees that the fabric is completely free of harmful chemicals.
Specifications
Material: 85% Polyester / 15% Acrylic
Martindale: 100,000
Pilling: 4-5
Light fastness: 5
Country of origin: China
Ascot is a bouclé with a fine, densely woven structure and soft surface. The upholstery fabric unites the best of both worlds by combining durable, synthetic fibres with cotton and wool – all certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Woven in Romania.
Specifications
Material: 39% Polyacrylic / 39% Polyester / 14% Cotton / 8% Wool
Martindale: 25,000
Light fastness: 4
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: Romania
Ocean is a durable upholstery fabric with unique qualities and an irresistibly soft surface. The olefin fibres in which the fabric is woven are dyed before the yarn is spun, which means that the fabric has a very high light fastness. This means that the fabric does not bleach in the sun as much as natural upholstery fabrics. Woven in Belgium and certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Specifications
Material: 100% Olefin
Martindale: 45,000
Light fastness: 8
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: Belgium
Bergo is made from 98% recycled polyester and woven with a beautiful structure that creates a warm and tactile look. In addition to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, the upholstery fabric is certified with the official European Ecolabel, which sets strict requirements for both production and the finished product, with the aim of reducing the overall environmental impact – for the benefit of people, the environment and the earth’s resources. Washable at 30°.
Specifications
Material: 98% Recycled polyester / 2% Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 6-7
Pilling: 5
Country of origin: Lithuania
Nantes is a timeless upholstery fabric with a fine weave and very high durability, which makes it suitable for both private homes and professional use. The fine weave is complemented by a subtle interplay of colours that create beautiful, vibrant hues and a distinct texture. Washable at 30° and naturally certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Specifications
Material: 100% Polyester
Martindale: 120,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: China
London is woven with a distinct structure and shiny surface for a luxurious and eye-catching effect. The fabric is woven from durable polyester, with very high abrasion resistance, making it suitable for both private and professional use. London is naturally OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 -certified. Washable at 30°.
Specifications
Material: 100% Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: China
Memory has a roughly textured weave, with a fine melange effect that creates a fabric with a vibrant structure and an eye-catching interplay of colours. Woven in Belgium in a blend of natural and synthetic European yarns, specially selected to create a beautiful and durable upholstery fabric. Memory is naturally OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Specifications
Material: 56% Acrylic / 30% Polyester / 7% Viscose / 5% Linen / 2% Cotton
Martindale: 40,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: Belgium
Baize is a soft upholstery fabric with a finely woven structure that gives it a natural appearance and a completely classic and timeless look. Polyester has a very high abrasion resistance, and Baize is naturally certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, which ensures that it is completely free of harmful chemicals.
The fabric can be washed at 30°.
Specifications
Material: 100% Polyester
Martindale: 60,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: China
Fawn is a soft and comfortable upholstery fabric with a subtle and vibrant interplay of colours that makes it resemble natural yarns – but woven with the unrivalled durability of polyester, making it suitable for both private homes and professional use. It can even be washed at 30°. Vilme is naturally STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® -certified.
Specifications
Material: 100% Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 4-5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: China
Step Melange is an extremely abrasion resistant upholstery fabric, woven with a vibrant and visually appealing interplay of colours with a beautiful melange effect. The fabric is certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 as well as with the EU Ecolabel, which sets strict requirements for both production and the finished product, with the aim of reducing the overall environmental impact from production and consumption – for the benefit of people, the environment and the earth’s resources. Washable at 30°. Woven in Lithuania.
Specifications
Material: 100% Trevira CS Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 5-7
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: Lithuania
Globa is a luxurious upholstery fabric with striped velvet effect, reminiscent of iconic 1970s design. The fabric is woven in a special way that creates a vibrant texture that catches the light beautifully. Furthermore, Globa is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, which ensures that no dangerous chemicals are used in its production.
Specifications
Material: 46% Polyester / 46% Acrylic / 8% Viscose
Martindale: 25,000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: Turkey
Soil is a flat-woven upholstery fabric with a natural expression and very high durability, made from 60% recycled plastic – such as used plastic bottles – and certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. The soft, brushed finish gives a warm and inviting look and the upholstery fabric can be washed at 30°.
Specifications
Material: 60% Recycled polyethylene / 40% Polyester
Martindale: 100,000
Light fastness: 4-5
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: China
Always start by impregnating your furniture. For this, we recommend our care products that have been developed, tested and approved for our polyester. If you impregnate your furniture later, it is important that you clean it thoroughly before using a care product for the first time. As a rule of thumb, a care product lasts about half a year, and we therefore recommend that you repeat the impregnation a couple of times a year or as needed.
Polyester and nylon fibres are durable and easy to maintain, and artificial fibres don't fade to the same extent as i.e. natural fibres such as cotton. Polyester fabrics therefore have a high light fastness, which ensures superior durability.
If stains occur, you can use stain cleaner from Bolia's own care product range, and if the fabric on your furniture is removable, we recommend that you place a clean tea towel between the fabric and the cushion's filling to prevent the stain from penetrating the cushion fibres and causing long-term damage.
Not sure how to use your care product and how often you should repeat the care? We have developed various how-to care videos that will guide you through the correct use of our different care products. Watch the how-to video about fabric below and learn how to use your care product. Just click on the play button and sit back.
Martindale, pilling and light fastness
Martindale, pilling and light fastness inform you about a fabric's durability. We use them to make it easy for you to see which is the right kind of furniture upholstery for 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 daily use an abrasion resistance of up to 10,000 is more than enough. The abrasion resistance of our selected upholstery fabrics ranges from 20,000 and up to 120,000 martindale. Substances with a martindale above 80,000 are suitable for using in public places, such as airports, lobbies and suchlike.
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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 slightly 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 razor designed for this purpose. A pilling comb is also effective and can help just as much as a razor. -
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 highest and best. The higher the light fastness, the better the cover is at withstanding sunlight without losing colour. However, it is generally 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 a cover with a light fastness below 3. Synthetic fibres also have a higher light fastness than, for example, natural fibres.