Tweed has long been recognized as one of the finest, most durable fabrics. It is particularly identifiable with England, where it has been woven for hundreds of years and was even used as currency at times. Gray Tweed is a fine example of tweed upholstery that continues this long tradition.
Gray Tweed has all of the hallmarks of tweed, especially durability. Gray Tweed is a wise choice for furniture that will receive much use, particularly for that found in offices, waiting areas, family rooms, etc. This discount upholstery fabric can even be used for automotive upholstery.
The specifications and performance of our Gray Tweed are as follows:
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Fiber: 100% Polypropelin
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Weight: 420 grams per linear yard
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Baking: Acrylic
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Abrasion (ASTMD-4157): 250,000 double rubs
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Lightfastness (AATCC-16E): 400 hours, Class 4
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Colorfastness (AATC-8): Wet- Class 5, Dry- Class 4.5
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Seam Slippage (ASTM-4034): Warp- 50 lbs., Fill- 54 lbs.
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Flame Resistance: Technical bulletin 701