Upholstery Velvet Fabric – Heavy-Duty Velvet with 100,000 Martindale Rub Test Rating

Looking for a durable, luxurious upholstery fabric with a soft velvet finish?
This premium velvet upholstery fabric is crafted from 100% polyester and features a backing for added stability and strength.
The combination of its soft, velvety appearance and exceptionally high abrasion resistance makes this fabric ideal for upholstering furniture that sees heavy everyday use.

With an impressive abrasion resistance of 100,000 Martindale, this velvet upholstery fabric is built to last.
It is perfectly suited for a wide range of projects, including sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, footstools, headboards, and other interior furnishing applications. Even for furniture that takes a daily battering, this fabric is an outstanding choice.

The reverse of the fabric features a backing. This reinforced underside gives the upholstery fabric extra stability and ensures a clean, professional finish when working with it during upholstery projects.
Weighing in at 320 g/m², the fabric feels substantial and well-made, while the velvet face delivers a warm, luxurious look.

Properties of this velvet upholstery fabric

✓ Abrasion resistance: 100,000 Martindale
✓ Colour fastness: very good (color fastness: very good)
✓ Anti-pilling: yes
✓ Washable: at 30°C
✓ Ironing: do not iron
✓ Suitable for heavy-duty use

What can you use this upholstery fabric for?

Thanks to its high Martindale rating and sturdy backing, this velvet fabric is suitable for a wide variety of furniture and interior projects. Think reupholstering a sofa or armchair, covering dining chairs, a footstool or pouffe, as well as upholstered headboards, wall panels, and other decorative interior applications, not forgetting curtains.

The Martindale rating indicates how abrasion-resistant an upholstery fabric is. With a score of 100,000 Martindale, this fabric ranks among the most hardwearing upholstery fabrics available. That makes it particularly appealing when you want the beautiful look of velvet combined with a fabric that can handle intensive daily use.