This upholstery velvet is made from 100% cotton. Its pile changes the way colour appears with light and viewing direction, giving plain upholstery visual depth without a woven decorative motif.
Surface, colour and suitability
The supplied specification states 110,000 Martindale cycles and a weight of 520–560 g per linear metre. The abrasion result is a test measurement, not a promise of a particular number of years in use or immunity to marks.
Rotate a sample and view it upright as well as flat before choosing the colour. The direction of the pile matters when the material is placed over a broad cushion or a deeply buttoned back.
The specified weight is expressed per linear metre, not per square metre, so those units should remain distinct when comparing fabric sheets. The Martindale result also concerns abrasion under test conditions. Use the sample to assess pile and colour, and request the current technical information where a project requires a documented performance value.
Material specification
- Composition: 100% cotton
- Abrasion test: 110,000 Martindale cycles
- Stated weight: 520-560 g per linear metre
- Upholstery category: C
Samples and care
Discuss cotton-velvet colours and compatibility with VAMA. Follow the care instructions for the article and completed cover, checking cover removability separately from the textile’s fibre composition.
