Key features — Water-Repellent Outdoor Upholstery Fabric | VIL
- Recommended use: indoor & outdoor upholstery (outdoor fabric)
- Water repellent: Water Repellent (repels water)
- Cold resistance: resistant to cracking/tearing by freezing down to -23°C
- Surface composition: 100% polyester (Solution Dyed Technology)
- Backing/base: Coating
- Roll width: 145 cm (+/- 3%)
- Average roll length: 30 m
- Weight: 522 g/ml (+/- 5%)
- Performance & colour fastness (ideal for outdoor use)
- Tensile strength (EN ISO 13934-1): warp 2100 N | weft 1100 N
- Tear strength (EN ISO 13937-3): warp 120 N | weft 95 N
- Seam slippage (EN ISO 13936-2): warp 3.0 mm | weft 3.0 mm
- Abrasion resistance (EN ISO 12947-1/2): > 50,000 cycles
- Colour fastness to rubbing (EN ISO 105-X12): dry 4–5 | wet 4–5
- Colour fastness to artificial light (EN ISO 105-B02): 7 (Exposure Level 7)
- Colour fastness to weathering (EN ISO 105-B04): 7 (Exposure Level 7)
- Colour fastness to seawater (EN ISO 105-E02): 4–5
- Colour fastness to chlorinated water (EN ISO 105-E03): 4
- Colour fastness to perspiration (EN ISO 105-E04): acid 4–5 | alkaline 4–5
- Snagging test (BS 8479:2008 – 2000 turns): 4–5
- Standards & compliance
- Cigarette ignition resistance: BS 5852 Part 1, EN 1021‑1, CA TB 117:2013, NFPA 260
- Optional FR treatment: BS 5852 Source 0&1 / Crib 5 / IMO Part 8 (subject to validation and foam type)
- Compliance & technology: REACH, Blueworld (fluorine-free)
Washing & care
- Wash at 40°C
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry (moderate temperature)
- Iron (medium)
- Dry clean (P)
VIL is a durable, comfortable water repellent fabric designed for real outdoor living—ideal when you want an outdoor fabric that looks good and performs well in everyday use. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor upholstery, it’s a strong choice for high-use seating such as garden sofas, outdoor chairs, covered terraces, balconies, verandas, conservatories, and leisure areas.
Its Water Repellent finish helps repel moisture and deal better with humidity and small spills—making it a practical option among upholstery fabrics for outdoor seating. The Solution Dyed Technology supports excellent colour performance in light and exposure, with strong results for light and weathering fastness (level 7). Another key advantage is its cold resistance: VIL is resistant to cracking/tearing by freezing down to -23°C, helping it stay stable through temperature changes.
With >50,000 cycles abrasion resistance, VIL works well as sofa fabric and furniture fabric for frequent-use upholstery. Sold by the metre, it’s a reliable upholstery cloth for renovation projects too—whether you’re updating a garden couch, reupholstering chairs, or creating matching fabric for cushions for outdoor and semi-outdoor areas. It’s also a great fit for hospitality projects where durability and easy maintenance matter.