Technical Information
Flame Retardancy (Contract Applications).
Our fabrics meet many different specifications and worldwide standards, below is an overview of some of the most important flammability standards. Please refer to individual fabric specifications for more details or contact us for further information:
upholstery fabric
BS 5852 source crib 5 (United Kingdom)
BS 7176:2007 (+ A1:2011) Medium Hazard (United Kingdom)
NFPA 260 Class 1 (USA)
CAL 117 (USA)
NFP 92 – 503 M1/M2 (France)
DIN 4102 (Germany)
EN 1021 parts 1 and 2 (Europe)
drapes, curtains and decorative fabrics
BS 5867 part 2 type B (United Kingdom)
BS 7175 source 0, 1 and 5 (United Kingdom)
NFPA 701 (USA)
NFP 92 – 503 M1/M2 (France)
DIN 4102 (Germany)
EN 13772 and EN 13773 Class 1 (Europe)
maritime (IMO worldwide)
IMO Res. A471(XII) – A563(14). FTP Code MSC 61(67) part 7 (drapes & decorative fabrics)
IMO Res. A652(16). FTP Code MSC 61(67) part 8 (upholstery fabrics)
IMO Res. A688(17). FTP Code MSC 61(67) part 9 (bedding)
Durability.
Martindale BS 2543 requirement:
+40 000 rubs SEVERE CONTRACT UPHOLSTERY USE.
+30 000 rubs GENERAL CONTRACT UPHOLSTERY USE.
Care & Cleaning.
All of our fabric qualities have a relevant care guide available to download from each fabrics ‘technical specification’ (for logged in users only). Or please contact us to request.
Care guides are also included with every fabric shipment.
Anti Soil & Stain Treatments.
Where we feel it necessary our fabrics are supplied with a suitable treatment, these treatments are designed to enhance the performance of a fabric under ‘normal use’ but do not in any way guarantee against all types of staining and marking.
We are able to offer NANOSPHERE fabric treatment on most of our qualities, please contact us for details.
Widths.
Our fabrics are available in +/- 140cm (55inch) as standard but some qualities can be supplied double width for special orders, please contact us for further information.
Pattern Repeats.
Where appropriate pattern repeats given relate to widths, please contact us for drop values (all measurements are approximate).
Colour Matching.
Due to the inherent nature of textiles slight shade and other minor variations can occur but are within acceptable trade tolerances. As with all of our patterning material, images on this website are just a guide and we cannot guarantee to match shades exactly.