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!

Product: Fabric Specifications and Details

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Belgian Linen™

• Medium-weight, 100% linen made from grown ecologically in the Flanders region and woven by Libeco™
• Base color: white
• Uses: Indoor, home decor, upholstery, drapery, luxurious accessories, multi-purpose
• 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
• Uses: Indoor home decor, upholstery, drapery, heavyweight apparel
• 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 (ASTM D4157)

Wyzenbeek (Wire Abradant): 80,000+ double rubs

Martindale: 40,000+ cycles (ASTM D4966)

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)
• Uses: Upholstery, totes or bags, heavyweight drapery, indoor home decor
• 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 (ASTM D4966)

More Specifications: Cypress Cotton Canvas

Dogwood Denim™

• 100% cotton, durable drill fabric
• Base color: Natural white
• Printed Width: 56 in (142 cm)
• Uses: Skirts, shorts & pants, jackets & outerwear, bags & backpacks, home decor, upholstery
• 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 (ASTM D4966)

More Specifications: Dogwood Denim

Performance Linen

• 100% polyester fabric, durable with the appearance and texture of linen fabric
• Base color: White
• Printed Width: 54 in (137 cm)
• Uses: Pillows, upholstery and home decor
• 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+ cycles (ASTM D4966)

Martindale: 35,000+ double rubs (ASTM D4157)

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
• Uses: Pillows, blankets, upholstery and accessories
• 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 (ASTM D4157)

Martindale: 30,000+ cycles (ASTM D4966)

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)
• Uses: Upholstery, home decor, outdoor pillows, toys & play mats, outerwear
• 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 (ASTM D4157 - 13)

Martindale: 60,000+ cycles (ASTM D4966)

More Specifications: Recycled Canvas