Woven Vinyl Wallcovering for Contract Interiors
Woven vinyl wallcovering, also specified as woven vinyl wallpaper. Woven texture on a vinyl build: wipe it clean and it keeps its colour in corridors and guest rooms. Specified for hotel guest rooms and corridors, offices and reception areas, and retail and residential interiors.
Specifications
| Property | Specification | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | texlyweave® woven vinyl, vinyl-coated PET yarns, 650–850 gsm | — |
| Face | 1.0 mm woven vinyl | — |
| Backing options | a) 0.3 mm PVC foam + 0.70 mm PET non-woven (450 gsm) b) 1.0 mm PVC foam (250 gsm) | — |
| Total thickness | 2 mm | — |
| Total weight | a) 1,100–1,300 gsm with non-woven backing b) 900–1,100 gsm with PVC foam backing | ISO 8543 |
| Roll width | 200 cm (±1%) | — |
| Roll length | 15–25 m per roll | — |
| Moisture behaviour | Water-resistant; does not absorb damp. Suited to bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens, over a sound, sealed substrate | — |
| Cleaning | Wipe with a damp cloth; mild soap for marks | — |
| Reaction to fire | ASTM E84-98 Class 1 or A; GB 8624-2012 B2 (D-s2, d0) | ASTM E84-98 / GB 8624-2012 |
| 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) | — |
| Product standard | Woven vinyl wallcovering: EN 15102:2007+A1:2011 | — |
| CE marking | Certificate of Conformity No. 157 | EN 15102, see Certifications |
| Typical use | Feature walls, corridors, hotel rooms, offices, contract and residential interiors | — |
| Collection | 98 patterns in the BreezeDécor wallcovering collection | — |
Specifications are taken from the official specification sheet for this product line. Custom widths and lengths on request.
Where this surface works
- Hotel guest rooms and corridors The wall surface that has to keep its looks through constant use.
- Offices, reception and meeting rooms A woven textile look with a wipe-clean face.
- Retail, hospitality and public buildings Feature walls, backdrops and columns, and interiors where walls take daily wear.
- Residential Living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and hallways, including kitchens and bathrooms.
What this product line does well
- Durability Scuffing and soiling do not show, and the face keeps its colour where a fabric-backed wall would fade.
- Water-resistant Damp stays on the surface where a fabric-backed wall would soak it up.
- Easy maintenance Everyday marks come off with a damp cloth, no specialist treatment.
- Aesthetic appeal A woven textile texture with a contemporary hand, in many colours and patterns.
Tested performance, with the methods behind it
Values below are taken from the official texlyweave® wallcovering specification and data sheet. Certificate No. 157 and the test data on file are on the Certifications page.
| Characteristic | Test method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasion resistance | ISO 12947-2 (Martindale) | > 20,000 rubs, contract-grade surface |
| Skew and bow | EN 427 | < 1% |
| Light ageing (UV exposure) | ISO 4892-3:2016 Cycle 1, UVA-340, 1,000 h | Grade 4–5 |
| Colour fastness to rubbing | BS EN ISO 105-X12:2016 | Wet 4/5, dry 4/5 |
| Fungus resistance | ASTM G21-13 | Grade 0 |
| Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | CEN/TS 14494 | Not detected |
| Formaldehyde emission | EN 717-2 | E1: 0.122 mg/m³·h |
| Formaldehyde release | EN 15102:2007+A1:2011 | E1: 3.5 mg/kg |
| Vinyl chloride monomer | — | 0.12 mg/kg |
| Heavy metals and specific elements | — | Pass |
| Phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP) | REACH Annex XVII, entries 51 & 52, (EU) 2018/2005 | Pass |
| RoHS | EU RoHS Directive | Pass |
| AZO | ISO 14362-1:2017 | Pass |
| Materials in contact with foodstuffs | EN 1186: Part 3 | Pass |
| Proposition 65 (lead / cadmium / phthalate) | US California Proposition 65 | Not detected |
Indicative values from production testing; the report of record travels with each delivery. Confirm any project-specific requirement with us before you specify.
What matters on site
- Professional fitting required texlyweave® wallcovering is a heavy woven fabric and should be hung by a fitter with heavy-fabric wallcovering experience. We supply a step-by-step installation guide with every order.
- Wall preparation The wall must be clean, smooth, dry and sound. Strip old wallcovering and adhesive residue, sand and fill any bumps or hollows, then seal the surface with a universal wallcovering primer.
- Two backing types PET non-woven backing for walls, or a 1 mm vinyl cushion backing for furniture veneering and soft-wall work. The woven face is the same on both.
- Adhesive on the wall only Apply wallcovering adhesive to the wall and let it become thoroughly tacky, around ten minutes, depending on site conditions, before hanging. Test a small area first to see how much adhesive and open time your wall needs.
- Trim and sequence Allow 5 cm top and bottom for trimming, cut 6–8 cm off the edge to get a straight line, and number the drops on the back so the sequence stays correct.
- Judge colour before you cut Hang at least three drops before you assess colour and shading. Report any visible fault before cutting. Once the material is cut and hung, the quality is accepted.
- Woven-character tolerance The weave can run slightly off-parallel to the edge: up to 1.5 in (38 mm) of bow or skew per direction is normal, and the yarn coating can produce light-and-dark shading that also shows at the seams.
- Do not over-press When you smooth out bubbles, use a light hand. Too much pressure can push adhesive through the face and leave a permanent stain.
Everyday maintenance
- Routine Wipe with a damp cloth. For marks, use a mild soap solution and wipe clean with water.
- Spills Blot promptly with a soft cloth rather than rubbing hard across the weave.
- What to avoid No scouring pads, solvents, bleach or steam. They dull or discolour the vinyl coating.
- Vacuuming A soft brush attachment lifts dust out of the weave; keep it on the low setting.
- Damp, not wet Keep the cloth damp rather than wet. Standing water at a seam can lift the adhesive.
- Keep an offcut Retain a spare drop from the same batch: future repairs are far easier to make invisible.
Custom and special orders
- Two backing options PVC foam only, or PVC foam with PET non-woven, choose according to the wall and the handle you want.
- 98 patterns The BreezeDécor wallcovering collection covers 98 patterns, from sisal and linen weaves to bolder colourways.
- 200 cm wide Fewer drops per wall, which means fewer seams to match on site.
- Custom colour Tell us the reference you need and we will confirm what we can match in production.
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 wall areas and we will work out the ordering allowance with trimming and tolerances included.
- Coordinated projects The same woven vinyl is available as wall to wall flooring, mats and runners if you want one material across a whole interior.
Wallcovering: questions we get asked
Is texlyweave® wallcovering a wallpaper?
It is a woven vinyl wallcovering: a woven textile surface rather than a paper wallpaper, which is why it wipes clean and holds up where a fabric-backed wallcovering would scuff. In several markets the same material is specified as woven vinyl wallpaper.
Can I hang it myself?
We recommend an experienced heavy-fabric wallcovering fitter. The material is heavier than paper wallcovering and over-pressing can push adhesive through the face. Our installation guide covers substrates, primer, adhesive and trimming.
Which way round does it go on the wall?
With the non-woven backed version the backing goes against the wall. With the unbacked woven version, remember that the wall colour can show through the open weave, match the wall tone unless you want a contrast effect.
Why does the colour change slightly from one drop to the next?
The yarn is coated with colour, so many patterns show a light-and-dark shading that also appears at the seams. It is an inherent characteristic of a woven product, not a fault. Hang at least three drops before you judge the colour.
What adhesive should be used?
A wallcovering adhesive applied to the wall only, and left to become tacky before the drops are hung. We can share the adhesive specifications we have tested on request.
Is it suitable for bathrooms and kitchens?
The surface is water-resistant and wipes clean, which suits bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens. It is not a waterproof membrane, so the substrate still needs to be sound and sealed.
What sizes does it come in, and can I get samples?
200 cm wide and 15–25 m per roll, 2 mm thick. A4 swatches are available to qualified distributors and specifiers; samples are free of charge, with the courier at your cost (freight collect).