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Fabric guide

Which fabric suits you?

Bouclé, velvet, chenille, woven or micro leather: the right fabric depends on how you use the sofa, who sits on it and what your room looks like. Answer a few questions and get personal advice on the fabric and the colour.

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How to choose the right fabric

Five kinds of fabric, each with its own character.

Every kind of fabric has its own look, its own feel and its own strengths. What suits you best mainly depends on three things: how easy the fabric is to clean, whether there are pets, and how much sun the sofa gets.

  • Woven: calm, natural and timeless; feels dry and firm. Strong and keeps its shape, and easy to clean when it contains polyester. With a lot of cotton or linen, stains soak in faster.
  • Bouclé: warm, cosy and contemporary, with a soft, woolly texture that hides small stains and wear. The loops can catch on cat claws.
  • Velvet: luxurious and chic, velvety soft, with a deep colour and a sheen that moves with the light. Hairs and dust show more; brush with the pile.
  • Chenille: warm and rich, soft and full, often with a pattern (jacquard). Comfortable; loops and pile can pill or snag.
  • Micro leather: sleek and modern, with the look of leather. Wipe stains and hairs off with a damp cloth; sharp claws can scratch.

Our fabrics compared

The values published by the manufacturers themselves. For a few collections we are still requesting the data from the supplier.

FabricKindCompositionAbrasion resistanceSpecial
SeattleWoven100% polyester90,000 rubsEasy to Clean (stains with water), Pet Friendly, light fastness 5
PadovaWoven60% natural: cotton and linen, with polyester and acrylic40,000 rubsNatural fabric, Pet Friendly (scratch resistant)
AscotBoucléPolyester80,000 rubsOeko-Tex 100, organic fluffy texture
FlorenceBoucléPolyesterover 40,000 rubsAntistatic, light fastness 5
SevenVelvet (knitted)Face 100% polyesterover 100,000 rubsStain and moisture repellent without fluorocarbon, Oeko-Tex class II
DuomoChenille80% plant-based, with recycled cotton35,000 rubsNatural Fibers, Recycled, light fastness 5–6
DenverChenille100% polyesterover 50,000 rubsSoft touch
CocoChenille jacquard100% polyester–Oeko-Tex class II, colour fastness 5
DoodleChenille (teddy)100% polyester–High pile and curly, soft as a teddy bear

What does Martindale mean?

Martindale is the number of rubs a fabric withstands before it wears. As an industry rule of thumb: 15,000 to 25,000 rubs for normal domestic use, from about 25,000 rubs for daily and intensive use, and from about 40,000 rubs also for contract use such as hotels and offices. All our fabrics with a known value are at 35,000 rubs or more: suitable for a sofa that is used every day.

Caring for your fabric

Remove a stain straight away: dab with a clean cloth and a neutral soap solution, with gentle circular movements, and don’t rub hard. Brush velvet with the pile, and wipe micro leather with a damp cloth. That way your sofa stays beautiful for years.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about fabrics

Which upholstery fabric is best with children?

Choose a fabric that is easy to clean. Seattle is Easy to Clean: most stains come out with just water. Seven is stain and moisture repellent, and on micro leather you wipe stains away with a damp cloth. A mid tone is also more forgiving than very light or very dark.

Which fabric is best with a cat or dog?

Seattle and Padova are tested as Pet Friendly. With a cat, fabrics with loops such as bouclé and curly teddy are less practical: the loops can catch on the claws. Also choose a colour close to the colour of the coat, so hairs show less.

What does the Martindale value mean?

The number of rubs a fabric withstands before it wears. For a sofa used every day, about 25,000 rubs or more is a good rule of thumb. Our fabrics with a known value are at 35,000 rubs or more, Seven even at over 100,000.

Which fabric is the most hard-wearing?

Of our fabrics, Seven (velvet) has the highest value: over 100,000 rubs. It is followed by Seattle (woven) with 90,000 and Ascot (bouclé) with 80,000 rubs.

Do you have fabrics with natural or recycled fibres?

Yes. Duomo consists of 80% plant-based fibres, with recycled cotton, viscose and linen. Padova contains 60% cotton and linen. Natural fibres feel pleasant, but stains soak in faster.

What does a fabric cost?

Every piece can be made in fabrics of class A to I: A is the basic quality, I the finest quality. The price depends on the fabric class and on the model and elements you choose. In the 3D configurator you see the price per fabric class for your own design.

Can I feel the fabrics first?

Yes. Ask for the sample box: a large box of fabrics on loan. You see and feel the fabrics at home, in your own light, and then send the box back free of charge with prepaid postage.

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  • Internationally award-winningRed Dot, German Design Award and Iconic Awards: our designs have been judged and recognised by international juries.
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You can't see the real quality of a piece of furniture: it is on the inside, in the frame, the foam, the springs and the seams. That is why a Bizzarto is strong, made for long and intensive use — and noticeably heavier.

  • Wood, plywood and steelNo chipboard, but a frame of thick wood, plywood and steel, on a strong base. It stays stable and keeps its shape, even after years of intensive use.
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