Waterproof upholstery fabric featuring a 100% PVC top layer and a 100% polyester backing, developed for projects that demand long-lasting performance, hygiene-focused surfaces, and simple day-to-day care. Recommended for:
- Heavy-use upholstery: sofas, chairs, benches, headboards, upholstered panels (high-wear environments)
- Hospitality / contract: waiting areas, receptions, restaurants, and public spaces (due to very high abrasion resistance)
- Marine environments (boats / yachting): suitable for waterproof applications and compliant with IMO RES MSC.307(88) Part 8
- Healthcare / hospital: suitable for clinics and hospitals
- Automotive: can be used for seats and interior trim
Composition and construction
- Surface composition: 100% PVC
- Backing composition: 100% polyester
- Thickness: 1.0 mm (+/- 5%)
- Weight: 1050 g/meter (+/- 5%)
- Roll width: 140 cm (+/- 3%)
- Roll length: 20 / 25 m
- Mechanical resistance (structure and seams)
Tensile strength (EN ISO 1421):
- Warp: 556 N
- Weft: 385 N
Tear resistance (EN ISO 4674-1):
- Warp: 73 N
- Weft: 100 N
Seam strength / seam slippage (EN ISO 13936-2):
- Warp/Weft: 2.0 mm
Durability (abrasion — heavy use)
- Abrasion resistance (EN ISO 5470-2): > 600,000 cycles
- Pilling resistance (DIN EN ISO 12947): PASS
- Permanent crease resistance (DIN EN ISO 32100): PASS
Colorfastness (wear, light, and agents)
Rubbing fastness (EN ISO 105-X12):
- Dry: 4–5
- Wet: 4–5
- Light fastness (artificial light, EN ISO 105-B02, Level 7): > 7
- Sea water fastness (EN ISO 105-E02): 5
- Chlorinated water fastness (EN ISO 105-E03): 5
- Weathering fastness (EN ISO 105-B04): > 5
- UV and fading resistance: QUV 1000h
Protection and performance in demanding environments
- Waterproof
- Hydrolysis resistance: 8 years
- Cold cracking resistance: -23°C
- Antibacterial / anti-mildew
- REACH compliant
- Chemical solvent-free
- Environmentally friendly (manufacturer declaration)
Flammability standards (safety)
- EN 1021-1 / EN 1021-2 (Cigarette & Match)
- BS 5852 Part 1 (Cigarette & Match)
- CA TB117:2013 / NFPA 260 (Cigarette)
- IMO RES MSC.307(88) Part 8 (marine reference)
- Optional treatments (back coating): Crib 5 / IM / M1 / B1
Note: flame retardant performance depends on the foam used.
Chemical and cleaning resistance (hygiene)
- Urine resistance (urea solution) — PASS
- Hospital-grade disinfectant cleaner resistance — PASS
- Anti-static — PASS
Cleaning and care recommendations (manufacturer)
- Frequent washing may affect product performance
- To remove dust: use a vacuum cleaner
- Stains / spills: clean promptly with a neutral soap solution and a cloth, using gentle circular motions