Tactile fabrics
Bouclé, New Zealand wool, linen, velvet or durable fabrics made from recycled polyester. Discover the many options in each category and learn how to best care for your fabric.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
What touches your skin should be safe. That is why all our fabrics and the Soft Collection are certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 – tested by independent institutes for harmful substances, both regulated and non-regulated. The limits are significantly stricter than those required by law. And because science does not stand still, the criteria are reassessed every year.
How to keep your sofa looking beautiful
Here you will find a compilation of our best tips and tricks for cleaning and caring for your sofa, so that its shape, color, and comfort are preserved for life.
Three terms for the best quality
Martindale, pilling and colour fastness indicate the durability of a fabric. We provide this information to help you more easily determine which fabrics are right for you and your needs.
Martindale
describes how resistant a fabric is to abrasion. The scale ranges from 10,000 to 120,000 – the higher the value, the more durable the fabric. 10,000 rubs are sufficient for occasional use, while for intensive daily use, the value should be at least 20,000. Our fabrics range between 20,000 and 120,000 rubs. Anything over 80,000 is suitable even for public areas such as restaurants or waiting areas.
Pilling
refers to the small fiber balls that form through friction on fabric surfaces and make the fabric look older. A certain amount of pilling at the beginning is normal – until the loose fibers are worn away. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best result. Our fabrics achieve a rating of at least 3. Anyone looking to remove pilling will achieve the fastest and most affordable results with a simple wool shaver.
Lightfastness
describes how well a fabric withstands sunlight without losing its color. The scale ranges from 1 to 8, with each level representing a doubling of resistance and 8 being the best rating. Natural fibers such as cotton and nylon fade more quickly, while wool, acrylic, and polyester are significantly more lightfast. As a general rule, we do not recommend any fabric with a lightfastness rating below 3—and regardless of the rating, furniture should never be left permanently in direct sunlight.
