Upholstery fabrics

A new cover turns a much-loved sofa, armchair or chair into a new piece of furniture. Our upholstery fabrics come from European designer brands such as Mindthegap, House of Hackney, Coordonné, Sanderson, Cole & Son, Quenin and Andrew Martin. They are tested for domestic use: every fabric shows its Martindale rub count, composition and care instructions. Request a free fabric sample first and lay it on your furniture before you decide. The fabric is sold by the metre in whole metres.

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Fabric Houlgate

Quenin

14 Colors

From €99.00

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Fabric Flanerie

Quenin

3 Colors

From €300.00

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Fabric Cambremer

Quenin

15 Colors

From €130.00

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Fabric Myosotis

Quenin

8 Colors

From €168.00

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Fabric Belle Saison

Quenin

5 Colors

From €159.00

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Fabric Felicité

Quenin

6 Colors

From €203.00

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Fabric Eglantine

Quenin

4 Colors

From €174.00

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Fabric Augustine

Quenin

4 Colors

From €174.00

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Fabric Leontine

Quenin

6 Colors

From €152.00

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Fabric Rondsard

Quenin

3 Colors

From €214.00

Rub count: how durable does an upholstery fabric need to be?

Abrasion resistance is measured using the Martindale method. The value indicates how many rubs a fabric can withstand before it shows visible wear. In this category we only list fabrics with at least 20,000 rubs. As a guide for domestic use:

20,000 rubs and above: sofas, armchairs and dining chairs in normal use
30,000 rubs and above: heavily used family sofas, households with children or pets

Hotels, restaurants and contract projects have higher requirements, often including fire safety certification. Our service centre will be happy to advise you.

Which material for which piece of furniture?

Velvet is the classic choice for upholstered furniture. It is soft, richly coloured and, with a high rub count, very durable. Cotton and linen-cotton blends look natural and suit country and cottage interiors. Jacquards are densely woven, keep their shape and show their pattern in relief as the light changes. With patterned fabrics, pay attention to the repeat: large motifs need more fabric so that they sit centrally on the back and seat.

Care and durability

Most high-quality upholstery fabrics should be dry-cleaned. If your upholsterer makes removable covers, check the care symbols in the product details. Direct sunlight can fade strong colours over time, so avoid placing boldly patterned sofas in full midday sun.

Fabric, wallpaper and curtains in harmony

Many of our upholstery fabrics are also available as wallpaper in the same design or in matching curtain qualities. Lighter fabrics for windows can be found under Curtain & decorative fabrics, weatherproof fabrics for garden furniture under Outdoor fabrics.