Learn about Our Upholstery Fabrics

The best fabrics for upholstery will vary based upon your project goals, visual desires, and general use needs. Check out the flow chart below to get started, then drop further down learn more about each fabric type. Ordering Test Swatches on different fabric types is also a great idea!

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Belgian Linen™

• Medium-weight, 100% linen made from the finest flax in the world, grown ecologically in the Flanders region and woven by Libeco™.
• Base color: white
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Care: Machine wash warm or cool on a gentle/delicate setting. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Max temperature for both wash and dry is 100°F (38°C). To prevent wrinkling it is suggested to not fully dry the linen during laundering. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric with steam to help soften. Do not bleach. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 9-11% length x 3-5% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 27,000 double rubs
  Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 80,000 double rubs
  Martindale: 15,000 cycles
• More Specifications: Belgian Linen

Celosia Velvet®

• Heavyweight, 100% polyester fabric with a short pile and elegant shimmer
• Base color: Non-optic white
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Pile: Runs flat from top of fabric down
• Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. Dry clean if preferred.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 0-1% length x 0-1% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 80,000+ double rubs 
  Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 80,000+ double rubs
  Martindale: 40,000+ cycles
• More Specifications: Celosia Velvet®

Cypress Cotton Canvas

• Thick, upholstery-grade 100% cotton fabric with a sophisticated basketweave texture
• Base color: Non-optic white
• Printed Width: 56 in (142 cm)
• Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 5-7% length x 0-1% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 6,000 double rubs
  Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 51,000 double rubs
  Martindale: 25,000 cycles
• More Specifications: Cypress Cotton Canvas

Dogwood Denim®

• 100% cotton, durable drill fabric
• Base color: Natural white
• Printed Width: 56 in (142 cm)
• Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 6-9% length x 1-2% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 12,000 double rubs
  Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 21,000 double rubs
  Martindale: 40,000 cycles
• More Specifications: Dogwood Denim®

Linen Cotton Canvas

• This fabric blend of 55% linen and 45% cotton offers the durability of linen with the softness of cotton.
• Base Color: Natural white
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 3-6% length x 0-1% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 12,000 double rubs
  Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 30,000 double rubs
  Martindale: 10,000 cycles
• More Specifications: Linen Cotton Canvas

Performance Linen

• 100% polyester fabric, durable with the appearance and texture of linen fabric
• Base color: White
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. Dry clean if preferred.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 1.5-3% length x 0-2% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 21,000+ double rubs
  Martindale: 35,000+ cycles
• More Specifications: Performance Linen

Performance Velvet

• Durable 100% polyester knit fabric with a soft feel and matte finish
• Base color: White
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Pile: Runs flat from top of fabric down
• Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. Do not dry clean. Do not bleach.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 1-3.5% length x 0-1.5% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 50,000+ double rubs
  Martindale: 30,000+ cycles
• More Specifications: Performance Velvet

Recycled Canvas

• 100% polyester fabric with a smooth drape, soft hand and subtle luster.
• Featuring 50% REPREVE® high-quality recycled fiber (REPREVE® is a registered trademark of Unifi, Inc. in the US and other regions)
• 1 yard is equal to 10 recycled water bottles
• Base color: White
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Care: Machine wash in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 0-3% length x 0-1% width
• Abrasion
  Wyzenbeek (Cotton Duck Abradant): 100,000+ double rubs 
  Martindale: 60,000+ cycles
• More Specifications: Recycled Canvas