Fabrics
As well as the following choices of fabrics, don't forget that we also have a large selection of finishes.
Chenille
- A cloth of heavily textured cotton or synthetic having rather a fuzzy decorative pile. Tends to suit more traditional environments.
- Usually in the price band £15 - £22 / m.
- Often "dry-clean only" cleaning instructions which can cause problems in high use areas.
- Click Here to see Sekers Fabrics - Cholula Range
- Click Here to see Sekers Fabrics - Kabah Range
- Click Here to see Sinclaire - Various Chenille Ranges
Faux Suede
- A cloth that looks and feels like suede, but it's 100 percent polyester.
- Prices vary from anything upwards of £16 / m.
- High comfort value which is extremely durable. Waterproof, excellent stain removal and antifungal.
- Extremely good range of nearly 20 colours - usually held in stock by suppliers.
- We recommend Seker's Sahara range, Click Here to see Sekers Fabrics - Sahara Range
Faux Leather
- Very similar in look to real leather (not like the traditional leatherettes) and used as an alternative to real animal hide.
- Relatively cheap - £12-£14 / m.
- Very hard wearing (rub test of over 100,000) and extremely difficult to stain. Easy to keep clean (wipe clean).
- We recommend Sekers Orzan or Warwick Lustrell Contempo.
- Click here to see Colour Swatches
Leather
- Material made from animal skin made smooth and flexible.
- Expensive - price depends greatly on quality, but very good but not top quality supply is around £35 / m.
- From an upholstery point of view, difficult to work with and as leather comes in 'hides' and is a natural product then there is a large amount of wastage.
- High prestige product and highly comfortable for the user.
- For a good range of top quality leather visit www.yarwood.co.uk.
Microfibre
- Soft, lightweight, warm and welcoming fabric with a silky soft textured surface. Microfibre is shrink-resistant, durable and provides protection against the wind, rain and cold.
- Inexpensive - £12-£14 / m
- Concealed in a waterproof membrane, which is both breathable and anti-microbial, ensures that spills and soiling are effectively prevented from soaking into the underlayer and can simply be wiped away.
- We recommend "Panaz's Panvelle" range.
- Fabric Swatch 1 - Fabric Swatch 2 - Fabric Swatch 3
Tapestry
- A heavy fabric made on a Jacquard loom, in imitation of hand-sewn tapestries.
- Flat weave with no pile. Tends to suit more traditional situations.
- To give you an indication of the styles available you can view these collections see: www.sinclairefabrics.com
- Click Here to see Sinclaire - Flanders Range
Velvet
- Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short, soft dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet has long been considered a luxury fabric because it requires more thread to manufacture than other fabrics, as well as multiple steps.
- Inexpensive - £12-£14/m.
- High performance FR velvet is one of the most durable fabrics on the market with a rub test of over 200,000.
- Highly suitable for high wear areas.
- See www.sunburyfabrics.co.uk
Vinyl
- Also known as leathercloth, this vinyl has many applications.
- Relatively inexpensive - £13-£14/m.
- Easy to maintain - wipe clean & very difficult to stain which is ideal for nightclubs. Huge variation of colours.
- See www.spectrumvinyls.com.


