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

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

With an impressive rub count of 100,000 Martindale, this velvet upholstery fabric is built to last.
It is the perfect choice for sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, footstools, headboards and a wide range of other interior projects. Even for furniture that takes a beating every day, this fabric is an outstanding option.

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 it around furniture frames.
At 320 g/m², the fabric has a reassuringly solid, quality feel, while the velvet face delivers a warm and luxurious look.

Key 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 well suited to a wide variety of furniture and interior projects. Think re-upholstering a sofa or armchair, covering dining chairs, a footstool or pouffe, as well as upholstered headboards, wall panels and other decorative interior applications, and 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 stand up to intensive everyday use.