Vitra Fabric Specifications

Cosy
Description
A milled, plain weave woollen cloth of high quality with a natural, Nordic inspired character. The subtly variagated colours and contrasting stitching (where used) produce a refined visual effect. Visible fibres enhance its natural appearance. Cost facilitates optimum heat exchange, providing pleasant thermal conditions for the sitter.
Composition 
20% Polyamide; 80% Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 40 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3-4

Credo
Description
A durable woolen fabric made from a premium worsted yarn with a pleasant feel. The two and three tone colours give Credo a characteristic structure and vibrant appearance. It allows for effective heat exchange to ensure comfortable sitting conditions.
Composition 
5% Polyamide; 95% Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 100 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4

Dumet
Description
Dumet is a cotton blend in a plain weave with a lively appearance. The natural mixed tones create an elegant look with an Italian flair. Dumet is soft and cool to the touch
Composition 
9% Polyamide; 46% Cotton; 8% Linen; 22% Wool; 15% Rayon
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 40 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3-4

Hopsak
Description
Hopsak is an expressive, flat plain weave fabric made from polyamide. The duotone colours offer a multitude of design possibilities of high contrast - be it brightly hued or subtle toned with combinations of warp and weft threads. Hopsak is also highly durable and robust.
Composition 
100% Polyamide
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 200 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4-5

Iroko
Description
Iroko is a sift, flat weave fabric made with chenille yarn. The piles in the yarn give the weave a lively surface texture with an inviting, velvety touch. The fabric's cotton fibres provide excellent cooling properties.
Composition 
32% Cotton, 20% Polyester; 48% Acrylics
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 40 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3-4

Laser
Description
With a distinctive woven structure Laser makes a robust and striking cover. The varied palette offers a wide selection of colours with duotones showing off the woven structure to great advantage. Practical and easy to care for. Suitable for contract use only.
Composition 
100% Polyester
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 40 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4-5

Leather
Description
A robust cowhide leather, dyed through, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern.
Fastness to light
Type 6

Premium Leather
Description
A relatively smooth cowhide leather with a flat grain and fine top sheen. It is dyed through and lightly pigmented. This semi-aniline nappa leather is very soft and supple to the touch, like a letaher glove.
Fastness to light
Type 5

Maize
Description
Maize is a heavy weight wool textile. Sub and carded yerns with an irregular balance betwee warp and weft create a natural handwoven character. High contrast duotones definse its visual appearance, giving Maize a lively depth.
Composition 
2% Polyamide; 98% New Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 18 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3-4

Moss
Description
The Panama weave combined with the sub yarn give this woollen a vibrant look. The grainy feel of the material imbues it with a slightly Nordic character, whilst the polyamide content in the blend guarantees outstanding technical credentials
Composition 
15% Polyamide; 85% Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 100 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3-4

Netweave
Description
Netweave is a semi-transparent, self supporting mesh fabric. Though extremely robust Netweave has an elegant and airy appearance.
Composition 
28% Polyester; 72% PVC
Abrasion Resistance
Fastness to light
Type 6

Plano
Description
Plano is a robust plain weave fabric with a flat and even texture. The wide palette of duotones with delicate washed out shades includes many neutral hues, many of which are co-ordinated with the Hopsak colour range. Thanks to its durability and longevity Plano is an idea choice for domestic and commercial interiors.
Composition 
100% Polyester
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 80 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4-5

Tonus
Description
Tonus is a classic woollen cloth in a plain weave with an appealingly soft and flexible feel. The deep intensity of Tonus colours lend a unique richness to the fabric
Composition 
90% Wool; 10% Helenca
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 100 000
Fastness to light
Type 5
Pilling
Grade 3

Twill
Description
With a high percentage of natural fibres give Twill an inviting, tactile appeal, Extremely durable with excellent abrasion resistance it combines the qualities typically found in home furnishings with the demanding requirements of the project sector.
Composition 
30% Polyamide; 70% New Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 100 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4-5

Volo
Description
Volo is a finely structured wool blend with a refined weave that gives it an elegant appearance. This expressive textile shows strong solid colours to full advantage whilst simultaneously offering pleasant tactile qualities
Composition 
15% Polyamide; 85% New Wool
Abrasion Resistance
Martindale - 100 000
Fastness to light
Type 6
Pilling
Grade 4-5