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Upholstery fabrics have to withstand being sat on: they are woven more densely and are heavier than clothing fabrics, so they wear more slowly. They are used for chairs, benches, stools, cushions and seat pads.

Hard wearing
Densely woven
For furniture

Corduroy in Wool White

This corduroy in Wool White measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Light Grey

Corduroy in Light Grey: 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Khaki

Corduroy in Khaki, 140 cm wide and 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Dusty Pink

This corduroy in Dusty Pink measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Berry

Corduroy in Berry: 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Brown Grey

Corduroy in Brown Grey, 140 cm wide and 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

Corduroy in Petrol

This corduroy in Petrol measures 140 cm across and weighs 380 g/m²; its composition reads 100 % polyester. Available by the metre. Wash once before cutting.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

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Corduroy in Terracotta

Corduroy in Terracotta: 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.

14,90 EUR
14,90 EUR per meters

incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs

meters:

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The decisive property is abrasion resistance: it describes how many rubbing movements a fabric withstands before it shows visible wear. The higher the value, the better suited the fabric is to furniture in daily use.

For covering you need a strong needle and sturdy thread, plus a machine that copes with several thick layers. When stretching fabric over a frame, a staple gun and a second pair of hands help to keep the tension even.

Allow generously when calculating the amount, especially with patterned fabrics. The pattern should match between seat and backrest, and that requires extra length.

Good to know

What does abrasion resistance mean?

It states how many rub cycles a fabric survives in testing before showing visible wear. For rarely used furniture a lower value is enough, for dining chairs or sofas it should be as high as possible.

Can I sew upholstery fabric on a domestic machine?

For cushions and pads usually yes, with a strong needle and a longer stitch. With thick layers and multiple folded edges, however, a domestic machine reaches its limits.

How much fabric do I need for covering?

Measure the area and add an allowance on each side for folding over. With patterned fabrics the pattern repeat is added too, because the motifs should line up at the seams.