Woven Vinyl Upholstery Fabric for Furniture & Walls
Woven vinyl upholstery in vinyl-coated PET yarn: a textile face on a vinyl build. It covers contract and residential seating: office chairs, restaurant banquettes, benches, headboards and sofas.
Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | vinyl-coated PET yarns (woven vinyl) |
| Surface | 1.0 mm woven vinyl |
| Construction | Woven, linen and canvas textures |
| Surface use | Suitable for upholstery and wall-to-floor applications |
| Stain & water resistance | Stain and water resistant; wipes clean with a damp cloth |
| Comfort | Soft enough to sit on, durable enough for high-frequency use |
| Colour fastness | Tested to BS EN ISO 105-B02 and BS EN ISO 105-B04 (reports TÜV SÜD 70.404.18.21948.01-00, SGS SHIN1707041322MR and SGS HZ1293415/TX) |
| Width | 200 cm ±1% |
| Roll length | 15–25 m per roll |
| Weight | 550–850 gsm (average), covering the fabric alone and the version on a non-woven or 1 mm foam backing |
| Backing | The same backing as the wallcovering line: PET non-woven or a 1 mm PVC foam backing; the fabric is also supplied bare, for direct application |
| Outdoor suitability | Yes, used on outdoor furniture and poolside seating; the yarn is UV-stabilised |
| Face composition | — |
| Backing composition | — |
| Product standard | EN 15102:2007+A1:2011, Certificate of Conformity No. 157 · see Certifications |
Specifications are taken from the official specification sheet for this product line. Items shown with a dash are quoted per project; ask us for the current figure.
This product simulates natural materials: variations in texture and colour are inherent characteristics.
Where this surface works
- Office and task seating Contract fabric that holds its shape and wipes clean, from task chairs to waiting-hall and lobby seating.
- Restaurant, bar and café seating Banquettes that take daily service.
- Benches and built-in seating A continuous surface for hotel and retail interiors.
- Headboards and wall panels The same weave carried from the wall onto the furniture.
- Residential sofas and cushions A woven cloth look with the wear of vinyl, on sofas and dining chairs.
- Outdoor furniture Patio and poolside furniture, on a UV-stabilised yarn that resists fading.
What this product line does well
- Durability Resists wear and scuffing.
- Stain & water resistance Stains and spills wipe off with a damp cloth.
- Textured, stylish look Linen and canvas weaves that read as textile, not vinyl.
- Comfortable yet functional Soft to the touch while standing up to frequent use.
- Backing options The same backing as the wallcovering line — PET non-woven for walls, or a 1 mm PVC foam backing for furniture veneering and soft-wall work; the fabric is also supplied bare, for direct application. The woven face is the same in every case.
Tested performance, with the methods behind it
Values below are taken from the official texlyweave® upholstery specification and data sheet. Certificate No. 157 and the test data on file are on the Certifications page.
| Characteristic | Test method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Skew and bow | EN 427 | < 1% |
| Abrasion (Martindale) | ISO 12947-2:1998 + Cor.1:2002 | > 20,000 rubs |
| Fungus resistance | ASTM G21-13 | Grade 0 |
| Reaction to fire | ASTM E84-98 | Class 1 or A |
| GB 8624 | GB 8624-2012 | B2 (D-s2, d0) |
| Light ageing (UV exposure) | ISO 4892-3:2016 Cycle 1, UVA-340, 1,000 h | Grade 4–5 |
| Colour fastness to light | BS EN ISO 105-B02:2014 | > 6 (blue wool scale) · TÜV SÜD 70.404.18.21948.01-00 |
| Colour fastness to rubbing | BS EN ISO 105-X12:2016 | Wet 4/5, dry 4/5 · SGS HZ1293415/TX |
| Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | CEN/TS 14494 | Not detected |
| Formaldehyde emission | EN 717-2 | E1: 0.122 mg/m³·h |
| Release of formaldehyde | EN 15102:2007+A1:2011 | E1: 3.5 mg/kg |
| Heavy metals and specific elements | — | Pass |
| Release of vinyl chloride monomer | — | 0.12 mg/kg |
| Phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP) | REACH Annex XVII, entries 51 & 52, (EU) 2018/2005 | Pass |
| REACH | REACH Regulation, 211 substances | Pass |
| RoHS | EU RoHS Directive 2015/863 | Pass |
| AZO | ISO 14362-1:2017 | Pass |
| Materials in contact with foodstuffs | EN 1186: Part 3 | Pass |
| Proposition 65 | US California Proposition 65 — lead / cadmium / phthalate | Not detected |
Indicative values from production testing; the report of record travels with each delivery.
What matters on site
- One weave, wall and furniture Specify the same colourway for the wall and the seating, so the two read as one scheme rather than two materials.
- Choosing the backing PET non-woven for wall application, a 1 mm PVC foam backing for furniture veneering and soft-wall work, or no backing where the bare fabric is applied directly.
- Outdoors The yarn is UV-stabilised and the fabric is rated Grade 4–5 for light ageing, so patio and poolside use is fine. Bring loose cushions in during long spells of rain.
Everyday maintenance
- Routine Wipes clean with a damp cloth; no specialist cleaning and no washing.
- Spills Blot with a cloth rather than rubbing, so nothing is worked into the weave.
- Stubborn marks Use a mild soap solution, then rinse with clean water; test any other cleaner on an unseen area first.
- Outdoor pieces Rinse off and let them dry before putting them back into use.
Custom and special orders
- Three backings PET non-woven, 1 mm PVC foam, or bare fabric for direct application.
- Wall to floor in one colourway The same woven vinyl runs through the wallcovering, flooring and upholstery lines, so a scheme can be matched across all three.
- Colourways See the collections in this product line for the colourways available.
How to order
- A4 swatches Available to qualified distributors, specifiers and designers; samples are free of charge, with the courier at your cost (freight collect).
- Project quantities Send us the colourways, the metreage and where the fabric is going and we will quote against production.
- Design service If you are working to a client scheme, tell us the look and we will suggest the closest weave.
Upholstery: questions we get asked
Is woven vinyl upholstery comfortable to sit on?
Yes. The weave is soft to the touch while standing up to frequent use, which is why it is specified for contract seating.
Can it be used outdoors?
Yes. The yarn is UV-stabilised and the fabric is rated Grade 4–5 for light ageing (ISO 4892-3, UVA-340, 1,000 h), so patio and poolside furniture is fine. Bring loose cushions in during long spells of rain.
How do I clean it?
Wipe with a damp cloth. For anything stubborn, use a mild soap solution and rinse with clean water.
Will it stand up to contract use?
Abrasion is rated over 20,000 rubs (Martindale, ISO 12947-2), and the fabric is classified B2 (D-s2, d0) to GB 8624.
Can the same fabric go on walls and furniture?
Yes, that is the point of the line: one weave from wall to furniture. The woven face is the same; only the backing changes.
Which backing should I specify?
PET non-woven for wall application, a 1 mm PVC foam backing for furniture veneering and soft-wall work, or no backing where the bare fabric goes on directly.
How do I get samples?
A4 swatches are available to qualified distributors and specifiers; samples are free of charge, with the courier at your cost (freight collect). Tell us which collections you are working with and we will send the closest matches.