Fabrics & Specifications

Our preferred choice of fabric is the ‘Classic Melton’ collection from Abbotsford Textiles. They have become the go-to company for the best quality contract furniture fabrics, with a with range of colours and finishes. The fabric colour swatches provided on this page are to be used as a guide or reference only, photographic fabric scans are never 100% colour accurate, and the individual settings of the PC, laptop or smart device you are using will also have an effect on colour output. We strongly recommend that you request a fabric sample before placing an order!

Classic Melton

The ‘Classic Melton’ collection from Abbotsford Textiles is 100% Melton Wool available in a choice of 100 commercial colours, 50 melange and 50 plain. A versatile and hard-wearing fabric for a multitude of end uses. Suitable for use in all contract and commercial settings, designed for contract upholstery, acoustic solutions including paneling, pods, and furnishing. Influenced by heritage, driven by performance – fabrics you can trust.

Application	Contract & Domestic Upholstery, Acoustic, Panels, Curtains and Soft Furnishings.
Composition	100% Pure Melton Wool.
Width	140 cm (Minimum), standard usable width.
Weight	700g/lm 500g/m2 +/- 5%
Abrasion	Independently Certified to 40,000 Martindale cycles. BS2543:2004 Severe Contract Standard
Light Fastness	BS1006 Rating 5/6
Flammability	FR BS7176 -2007 Medium Hazard BS5852 -2006 Ignition Source 5 BS EN ISO 1021-1:2006 Cigarette BS EN ISO 1021-2:2006 Match
FR Test Certificates	362569 CRIB 5 Test Report : June 2020, Pass 374057 BS 5867 Contract Curtains Type B : April 2021, Pass 374806 BS EN 1021 1 & 2 Cig & Match : May 2021, Pass 403107 BS7176 2007 +A1 2011 Medium Hazard : March 2023, Pass
After Care	Regular care will extend the life of the fabric. Professional dry clean.
Colour Matching	Wool is a natural fibre. Please beaware that there may be slight variations from batch to batch. A bespoke dyeing service to match customer requirements is available at small cost and for a fabric minimum of 60m.