Key features — Linen-Look Upholstery Fabric | ABEL
- Recommended use: indoor upholstery
- Finish: Easy to Clean (easy maintenance)
- Look: linen-look (tight weave with a linen-style appearance)
- Composition: 100% polyester
- Roll width: 142 cm (+/- 3%)
- Average roll length: 35 / 40 m
- Weight: 440 g/ml (+/- 5%)
- Abrasion resistance (EN ISO 12947-1/2): 90,000 cycles
- Pilling resistance (EN ISO 12945-2): 3–4
- Colour fastness to rubbing (EN ISO 105-X12): dry 5 | wet 4–5
- Colour fastness to artificial light (EN ISO 105-B02): 4
- Snagging test (BS 8479:2008 – 2000 turns): 5
- Tensile strength (EN ISO 13934-1): warp 1311 N | weft 755 N
- Tear strength (EN ISO 13937-3): warp 162.4 N | weft 129.8 N
- Seam slippage (EN ISO 13936-2): warp 3.5 mm | weft 4.0 mm
- Compliance: REACH
- Technology: Blueworld (fluorine-free)
- Certification: OEKO‑TEX Standard 100
- Cigarette ignition resistance: BS 5852 Part 1, EN 1021‑1, CA TB 117:2013, NFPA 260
Cleaning & care
- Remove residue/spills with a clean cloth
- Clean with a mild/neutral solution and a cloth using gentle circular motions; repeat if needed
- Avoid harsh detergents and solvents
ABEL is a refined indoor linen-look upholstery fabric made for anyone who loves a natural, elegant aesthetic but wants the practicality of a modern performance fabric. With its tight weave and linen-style texture, it brings a calm, timeless feel to interiors—while staying easy to live with thanks to its Easy to Clean finish. As one of those upholstery fabrics that works across many projects, ABEL is a strong choice for upholstery for sofa, armchairs, benches, and everyday seating. It’s also an excellent dining chair fabric and chair fabric option when you want a clean, tailored look that holds up well over time. For soft furnishings, it can be used as fabric for cushions, helping you match seating and décor with the same linen-inspired style. Performance-wise, ABEL is built for frequent use: with 90,000 cycles abrasion resistance, it’s a reliable reupholstering fabric for high-use furniture and a durable upholstery cloth for sofa renovations. Sold by the metre, it’s a practical choice as fabric for couch and fabric of sofa projects—especially when durability and simple maintenance are essential (including hospitality interiors).