![]() ![]() Association For Contract Textiles "ACT" GUIDELINES General Contract Upholstery ASTM D4157-02 (ACT approved #10 Cotton Duck) 15,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method ASTM D4966-98 (12 KPa pressure) 20,000 cycles Martindale method Heavy Duty ASTM D4157-02 (ACT approved #10 Cotton Duck) 30,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method ASTM D4966-98 (12 KPa pressure) 40,000 cycles Martindale method End use examples of heavy-duty installations where upholstery fabrics rated at 30,000 double rubs should be appropriate are single shift corporate, hotel rooms/suites, conference rooms and dining area usage.ĪCT acknowledges that there are extreme wear situations that may require higher levels of abrasion resistance. The surface wear of a fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric. General Guidelines for Commercial Upholstered Furniture: If you are in need of a more durable outdoor fabric that can also be used for indoor upholstery, we recommend a High Performance Indoor-Outdoor Fabric from Sunbrella, Bella-Dura and Covington. ![]() These selections are not intended for normal indoor furniture upholstery as they are not constructed to withstand the abrasion of regular use. ![]() Under 5000 Double Rub Rating or code "LD" is suitable for home decor light duty upholstery use (not daily use, more for decorative appeal).ĥ000 - 14900 Double Rub Rating or code "MD" is suitable for medium use home decor upholstery applications such as living rooms.ġ5000 - 29900 Double Rub Rating or code "RD" is suitable for everyday regular and heavy use home decor upholstery applications.ģ0000 and Above Double Rub Rating or code "HD" is suitable for residential and commercial upholstery subjected to "extreme use".Ĭode "LDO" indicates a selection of fabric that is only recommended for 'light duty outdoor' upholstery applications where cushions do not receive regular use and can be easily removed and stored away from harmful UV light when not in use. General Guidelines for Residential Upholstered Furniture: A double rub rating applicable to fabric used for upholstery is obtained from an industry test that measures fabric resistance to typical abrasion that is expected from the use of upholstered furniture. Product Designs ©P/K Lifestyles, All rights reserved.Ī double rub rating is not applicable to a fabric used for bedding, curtain, drapery or other applications where the fabric is not subjected to abrasion. Permission has been granted by P/K Lifestyles to display copyrighted designs. Dapper can be used for cornice boards, pillows, cushions, table toppers, bedding, headboards and furniture upholstery.įabric Type Grouping: P/K Lifestyles DAPPER ELEPHANT 403912, Dobby Weave Fabric, Solid Color Fabric Use this as a coordinate to other prints, wovens and leathers or use it by itself, Dapper makes a beautiful upholstery fabric. This Off White and Oyster colored fabric has a subtle stria effect for visual and physical texture. P/K Lifestyles DAPPER ELEPHANT 403912 Solid Color Upholstery Fabricĭapper Elephant 403912 from the P K Lifestyles Studio Collection is a woven multicolor upholstery fabric. ![]()
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