Welcome to fabric information. On this page we have gathered as much information as possible about fabric, leather and wood and how you can best make take care of your furniture.

Header: How do you choose a sofa? Body text:We have gathered all our fabrics from all our suppliers in one place so you can start by choosing your fabric if you want. You can find all our fabrics at the link below.

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Did you know that you can buy all fabrics by the meter. View all furniture fabrics by the meter.

 

Martindale (Md) Fabric Durability

Martindale is a measure of the durability of a fabric. An approved furniture fabric must have more than 15,000 Md. For public environments and other places with a lot of wear and tear, at least 30,000 Md is recommended. Martindale (Md) is measured by rubbing a blunt object against a fabric often enough for a thread to come off, so that a stitch appears in the fabric. The higher the Md the better.

 

Fabric Light Sensitivity

Fabric light intensity is measured in grey scale or blue scale. That is, how UV-resistant the fabric is and how well the colours last in the long run. The scale is from 1-8 and the minimum pass is 4 and over 6 is extremely good. We can upon request provide these facts for all our fabrics but it’s not provided on all our product pages.

 

Fabric Pilling Resistance

There are also methods to measure the fabric’s sensitivity to the pilling formation, this does not affect the durability of the fabric, but can affect the appearance of the fabric over time. The most common measure is Pilling which is measured in a scale between 1-5 where 5 is best. It is also called fastness to rubbing.

 

Fire safety and flame retardants

There is classification of furniture fabrics. It is difficult to understand for those who are not familiar and are not usually stated by all manufacturers, for example: Class B1 acc. DIN 4102 part 1. There are Teflon treatments and flame retardant fabrics and more, but this is often not optimal fire safety. The most important thing for fire safety in a sofa is actually that the fabric is thick and of good quality so that it has a longer burning time so that the fire does not reach the cladding material so quickly. More information about this can be found at the Swedish Consumer Agency, see the link below.Swedish Consumer Agency: Safety requirements for fire in loose textile furnishings and furniture

If you have questions or want to know something about fire classes on any of our fabrics, we are happy to bring that information to you.

 

Flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are banned in the EU and all flame retardants used in the furniture industry in Europe are of a more environmentally friendly variety. If you are sceptical of flame retardants, you can in good conscience choose a sofa from Sofa Bed Expert as our suppliers do not treat their fabrics or the upholstery in their furniture with flame retardants.

The reason why flame retardants are used in sofa beds is mainly that the legislation in two large markets, the USA and the United Kingdom, has required this. There are also situations in Sweden where this is required, for example in public procurement.

We only sell quality furniture fabrics that meet the standard for fire protection and therefore has the ambition to sell sofa beds free of flame retardants.

Are you looking for more information about mattresses and sofa beds? On our buyers guide, we have lots of information about different mattresses, their materials and different types of sofa beds.

 

Furniture Fabric Material Composition & Specifications

30/70 from Karup

Material Composition: 70% Cotton 30% Polyester
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling

Alabama from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Alabama Uni from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Alba from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 42% Viscose 29% Polyester 18% Flax (Linen) 11% Cotton
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling

Alex from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 40% Cotton 20%Flax (Linen) 20% Polyester 20% Viscose
Md: 41 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Amdal from Hovden

Material Composition: 70% Wool 30% Viscose
Md: 100 000

Amalfi from Hovden

Material Composition: 51% Polyester 49% Polypropylene
Md: 40 000

Arkiv from Hovden

Material Composition: 74% Wool 22% Viscose 4% Polyamide
Md: 134 000

Australia from Bed factory of Sweden

Material Composition: 69% Cotton and 31%Polyester
MD 100 000 MD.

Basic from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 138 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Begum from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 122 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Blida from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 80% Polyester 20% linen
Md: 200 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Brave heart from Rave furniture:

Innehåll 100% Polyester
Md: 100000
fastness to light: 5
Pilling 5

Cotton 100% from Karup

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md:20 000
Light sensitivty:4-5
Pilling

Cotton / Cotton from Polonia Natural Design

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 20 000 Md

Bouclé from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 27 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Botanik from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 5

Brego from Rave möbler

Material Composition: 100% Polyester

Md 35.000

Charm from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 25 000

Charm from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polypropylene
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling 4-5

Cinema from Hovden

Material Composition: 96% Polyester 4% Nylon
Md: 65 000

City from LC Möbler

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md:97 500
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling 4-5

Classic from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 3
Pilling 4

Coastal from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 204 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Cordufine from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 85% Polyester 15% Polyamide

Light sensitivty:

Pilling: 5

Corduroy from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 90% Polyester 10% Nylon
Md: 109 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Coz from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 88% Polyester 12% Nylon
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 3-4

Dance from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 40 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4-5

Divine from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 49% Polypropylene 47% Polyester 4% Cotton
Md: 41 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 5

East Coast Collection from LC möbler

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 3-4

Ecoline from Lc möbler

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling: 4

Elegance from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 60 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Emma from Hovden

Material Composition: 54% Brushed Polyester 46% Polyester
Md: 27 000

Empire from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 25 000

Eros from Hovden

Md: 60 000
51% Acrylic 40% Polyester 9% Visko

Etna from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 40 000

Flashtex from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 116 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 4

Flax (Linen) from Karup

Material Composition: 100% Flax (Linen)
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty:4-5
Pilling

Funal from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 80% Polyester 2,5% Polyurethane 17,5% Leather
Md: 56 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Galant from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 50% Polyester 27% Polypropylene 23% Acrylic
Md: 35 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4-5

Geneva Vintage from Göinge möbler

Material Composition: 60% Cotton 40% Flax (Linen)
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Geometry360 by Verner Panton from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 5

Gripsholm from LC, järnforsen and Amalfi

innehåll 100% Cotton
Md 40 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 5

Göteborg from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 55 000

Honduras from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 45 000

Handal from Hovden

Material Composition: 75% Wool 20% Viscose 5% Polyamide
Md: 62 000

Idenim from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 60% Polyester 40% Cotton
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 3
Pilling 4

Inari from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% PP
Md: 49 000

Joy from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polypropylene
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling 4-5

Kenya from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 119 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Klara from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 87% Polyester 13% Flax (Linen)
Md: 45 000
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling 5

Kreta from Amalfi

Md: 35 000
Material Composition: 100% Polyester

Lido from Hovden Möbel

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 106 700
Pilling: 4-5
Material Composition: 100% Polyester

Lind from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 33000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 5

Linoso from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 25 000

Linoso from Karup

Material Composition 100% Polyester
Md: 30 000

Leather textile from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% pu
Md: 600 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 5

Matisse from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 55% Polyester 20% Cotton-Viscose 15% Cotton
Md: 35 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 5-6

Mellow from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md:35 000
Light sensitivty: 3
Pilling 5

Micro from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 27 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5

Miracle from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 32 000

Mixed Dance from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 85 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 5

Moment from Hovden

Material Composition: 47% Polyester 43% Acrylic 10% Cotton
Md: 50 000

Moment from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 40% Polyester 43% Acrylic 10% Cotton
Md: 75 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4-5

Moody from LC möbler

Material Composition: 100% PP (Polypropylene )
Md: 47 000
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling 4

Monte Carlo from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 10 0000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 4-5

Nist from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 96% Polyester 4% Flax (Linen)
Md: 141 500
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 4-5

Nubuko from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Pu
Md: 600 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 5

Oasis from Hovden

Material Composition: 54% Polyester 46% polyolefin
Md: 67 000

Oline from LC Möbler

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Oxford from Karup

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 40 000
Light sensitivty:4
Pilling:

Platina from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 35 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Platina from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 32 000

Portland from Amalfi

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md:93 000

Prisma from LC Möbler

Material Composition: 100% PP (Polypropylene )
Md:25 000
Light sensitivty: 6
Pilling: 4-5

Ramona from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 46% Acrylic 43% Polyester
Md: 39 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Relieffe from LC Möbler

Material Composition: 100% Cotton
Md: 30 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Roxane from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 43% Acrylic 43% Polyester 11% Cotton
Md: 39 000md
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

PSalsa from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 100 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 4-5

Soft from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 100 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 5

Strong from Hovden

Material Composition: 45% PL (polyuretan) 26% Acrylic 20% Viscose 9% Wool
Md: 25 000

Surpise from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% PP
Md: 25 000

Surprise from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 100% Polypropylene
Md: 25 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4-5

Tango from Hovden

Material Composition: 59% Acrylic 41% Polyester
Md: 35 000

Tanum from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 66% Cotton 34% Polyester
Md: 4 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 4

Ten from Hovden

Material Composition: 50% PP 32% Polyester 18% Cotton
Md: 36 000

Texture from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 35 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Teracotta from Karup

Material Composition: 70% Cotton 30% Polyester
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling

Twist from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 36 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 5

Unique from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 85% Cotton 15% Polyester
Md: 100 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling 5

Velvet from Innovation Living

Material Composition:: 100% Polyester
Md: 82 000
Light sensitivty: 4
Pilling(noppning: 4

Vera from Hovden

Material Composition: 52% Polyester 48% Acrylic
Md: 32 000

Verona from Hovden

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 32 000

Vincent from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 90% Polyster 10% Rayon
Md: 40 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 4-5

Vintage Leather look 461 from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 85% PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride ) 15% Viscose
Md: 400 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 5

Vintage Leather look from Karup

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 40 000
Light sensitivty:
Pilling

Visingsö from Järnforsen

Material Composition: 70% Cotton 30% Polyester
Md: 40 000
Light sensitivty: 5-6
Pilling 5

West from järnforsen

Material Composition: 69% Polyester 31% Acrylic
Md: 35 000
Light sensitivty: 5
Pilling 4

Wool from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 60% Wool 30% Polyester 10% Viscose
Md: 20 000
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 4

Wooly from Hovden

Material Composition: 70% Wool, 25% Polyester, 5% other fibres
Md: 90 000

Vivus from Innovation Living

Material Composition: 100% reclaimed Polyester
Md: 78 000 Md
Light sensitivty: 4-5
Pilling 4-5

York from Amalfi

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md:35 000

York Flower from Amalfi

Material Composition: 100% Polyester
Md: 35 000

Leather Master Furniture Care Recommendations

We sell quality sofa beds that last a long time and to make you feel safe with your purchase we also sell the entire Leather Master range of furniture care products including textile glue and stain removers in the event of an accident.

You can find them under Furniture Care Products.

Textile Stain Removal

When it comes to stain problems on textiles, the solution varies greatly depending on what kind of material it is and what properties the material has. Many textiles, for example, are marked with dry cleaning and thus do not withstand water or water-based products. Always check the manufacturer’s care instructions.

It is also important to always test the product in a place that is not visible before starting the actual treatment!

 

  • Most stains go away with plain water or Textile Cleaner / Microfibre Cleaner.
  • Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • The sooner you treat a stain, the easier it is to get rid of.
  • Always perform a “spot test” before stain removal, to be sure of colour fastness, etc.
  • If possible, scrape off the excess stain with a blunt object before treatment.
  • If possible, work away the stain from the back of the fabric.
  • Place enough absorbent uncoloured paper or textile material on the underside of the stained fabric. Move the absorbent material as the stain is transferred.
  • Process the stain in circles from the outside to the centre by dabbing upside down. Do not rub as it wears on the fabric.
  • “Tap” with, for example, a dish brush on the stain, it makes the stain dissolve faster.
  • Avoid rings after the stain fluids by leaving a moist zone in the outer circle.
  • If possible – wet the surface all the way to the next seam, to avoid water rings.
  • Determine the type of stain, e.g. water-based, oil-based, solvent-based, etc. to be able to get better and faster help when needed

 

Microfibre

One material that is becoming increasingly popular today is microfibre. It is a synthetic material and got its name from the fact that the fibres that the fabric is made of are extremely thin. 1 mile of fibre road no more than 1 gram. Microfibre furniture often has a slightly suede-like feel, and is usually easy to clean from stains and spills.

If your sofa has become sunny or slightly dirty, refresh it as follows:

Soak a microfibre cloth under the tap in hot water. Add a few pump strokes with Textile Cleaner and turn out hard. Fold and roll the cloth around a sponge into a hard roll. Pull the roller back and forth in different directions over the sunny parts so the dirt lifts up from the fabric

The second type is impregnated and spills from liquids etc. remain on top. This type of microfibre should be re-impregnated at regular intervals so that the protection does not disappear. If you do not impregnate this type of furniture, any stains will go down into the fabric and then be very difficult to remove.

The everyday care of both types of microfibre is best done as follows:

Soak a microfibre cloth in hot water. Add a few pump strokes with Microfibre Cleaner and turn out hard. Fold and roll the cloth around a sponge into a hard roll. Pull the roller back and forth in different directions over the sunny parts so that the dirt lifts up from the fabric.

Microfibre that has been stain protection treated from the beginning is re-protected 2-4 times a year or if necessary. This is done with Textile Protection.

Microfibre is a synthetic material and got its name from the fact that the fibres that the fabric is made of are extremely thin. 1 mile of fibre road no more than 1 gram. Microfibre furniture often has a slightly suede-like feel, and is usually easy to clean from stains and spills.

There are two main types of microfibre, which must be taken care of in completely different ways. The first type is impregnated. Spills from liquids are let through and do not get stuck so easily in the fabric, and any stain residues are usually easy to clean. This type of microfibre needs no impregnation.

Leather types

Aniline

Aniline is a solid coloured leather without topcoat or topcoat. Natural marks such as manure stains and barbed wire marks remain on the leather to retain as much of the natural feel as possible. Aniline has extremely high comfort and breathes a lot, but is also sensitive to spills and stains. If you own a piece of furniture in Aniline leather, it is extra important with maintenance so that the leather always has full protection and ages beautifully.

 

Semi-aniline

Semi-aniline is an Aniline leather that has been surface treated with an extra protective layer to increase resistance to stains. The natural marks found on an Aniline leather are in some cases still present on a Semi-aniline. This leather generally has good comfort and good breathability.

 

Colour dyed leather

Coloured leather has, as the name implies, additional protection and colour on the surface. Breathability and comfort are somewhat limited by the surface treatment, but it instead provides a durable and durable leather.

 

Bycast

Bycast is a split leather that first applies a polyurethane surface, ie plastic. Bycast is shiny and very modern. Leather is usually stain resistant but has limited comfort and breathability.

 

Nubuck

Nubuck is polished Aniline leather that is completely open. It has a suede-like feel and is extremely sensitive to spills. Nubuck is not a suitable material for a frequently used piece of furniture.

 

Leather Master Leather Care Advice

Everyday care

Most leather has been fitted with some type of surface protection. When the furniture is used, grease is added from, for example, the hands and neck. If you do not clean and re-protect the leather regularly, the body fat will slowly dissolve the surface protection. Without surface protection, grease creeps into the leather where it accumulates with large dark grease stains as a result.

Depending on what type of leather your furniture is made of and how much you use it, it needs different amounts of care and attention. However, there are a few tips for all leather furniture.

  • Do not place your furniture too close to a heat source. Make sure that there is an air gap of 20-30 cm between the furniture and the heat source.
  • Protect the furniture from direct sunlight for extended periods.
  • Keep dust and dirt away from furniture. Vacuum with a soft brush nozzle and clean with Soft Cleaner / Nubuck Pad regularly, of course depending on how much the furniture is used.
  • Our Leather Protection Cream / Nubuck products.

 

Bycast Care Advice

Treat the furniture with Soft Life for Leather (included in the Soft Life kit for Bycast Leather). Treat especially the parts that come in contact with the skin, such as armrests and neck areas.

Protection / Soft Life protects the surface from spills and stains, improves durability and makes furniture easier to clean if an accident occurs.

 

Care instructions Aniline, Semi-aniline, opaque leather

Before using the furniture, treat with Leather Protection Cream. This is especially true of sensitive aniline leather, which has a small own protection. Treat especially the parts that come in contact with the skin, such as armrests and neck areas

Everyday care includes both cleaning and protective treatment. Vacuum the furniture regularly to remove loose dirt and dust. Clean with Soft Cleaner for Leather (included in the Maxi Protection kit) at regular intervals, approximately 6-12 times a year. The re-impregnation with Leather Protection Cream should be done approximately 2-4 times a year. Of course, how often you should treat your furniture depends on how much and in what way.

 

Bycast Care Advice

Treat the furniture with Soft Life for Leather (included in the Soft Life kit for Bycast Leather). Treat especially the parts that come in contact with the skin, such as armrests and neck areas.

Everyday care includes both cleaning and protective treatment. Vacuum the furniture regularly to remove loose dirt and dust. Clean with Soft Cleaner for Leather (included in the Soft Life kit for Bycast Leather) at regular intervals, approximately 6-12 times a year. The treatment with Soft Life should be done about 2-4 times a year. How often you should treat your furniture depends, of course, on how much and in what way the furniture is used. See instructions for use on the labels.

 

Wood

Nature has created a variety of woods that are suitable for furniture. These can also be surface treated in lots of different ways. Depending on the type of wood and surface treatment your furniture is made of, you must take care of it in different ways. However, there are a few tips for all wood furniture.

  • Vary the placement of any objects that may be on the furniture, to avoid nuanced differences where daylight is not available.
  • Wipe up liquids immediately.
  • Never place hot objects directly on the furniture surface. Use coasters
  • Dust the furniture surface regularly with a slightly damp cloth and dry with a dry cloth, or use Microfiber cloth.
  • Use furniture paws under the legs to protect the floor.
  • In case of damage to the furniture, contact your furniture dealer for advice.

 

Soaped wood

Soaping wood is an old method and is often used instead of oil to avoid giving the wood the slightly yellower color tone that the oil gives. To maintain the bright and nice look of your soaped furniture, use Natural Soap Protector. It provides some protection against stains and spills while retaining the light natural color of the wood.

 

White soaped wood

To maintain and in some cases enhance the light tone of a whitewashed wood surface, use White Wood Protector. It provides effective protection against stains from liquids and spills. A treatment with White Wood Protector gives a long-lasting result, and does not need to be done more than a maximum of 1-2 times a year.

Oiled wood

To maintain the quality and natural appearance of the wood, we recommend that the furniture is oiled with Wax Oil. The wax oil can be used on both untreated and previously oiled surfaces. It provides a unique, effective protection against stains from bags and spills, and makes the furniture easier to clean if the accident has occurred. If you just want a “clean” oil treatment without the extra protection that Wax Oil provides use Furniture Oil.

Recommended use for both of these products is approximately 2-3 times a year or as needed.

Waxed wood

Wax is an old method of treating wood. Waxed wooden surfaces provide a certain protection against spills, but above all a beautiful depth in the surface and a natural feeling. Black Bison Antique Wax is easy to apply and gives a beautiful and durable surface. Recommended use if necessary.

Lacquered wood

Varnished wood surfaces are significantly more resistant to spills than oiled, soaped and waxed surfaces. But over time, even the lacquered surface needs to be refreshed. Furniture polish is polished in with a soft cloth, scratches in the paint are polished off in a simple and smooth way, and dirt dissolves and gets stuck in the cloth.

 

Click here to see all our furniture care products .

 

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