About our Fabrics
Our experienced team of buyers and designers have spent years creating a range of fabrics that will work perfectly with our collection of sofas, chairs and beds. We are constantly updating our collection of clothing to be one of the best on the market. Conform has around 40-50 different fabrics to choose from and in each fabric family there are 4-7 different colours. This gives our customers a wide range to choose from.
Our experienced team of buyers and designers have spent years creating a range of fabrics that will work perfectly with our collection of sofas, chairs and beds. We are constantly updating our collection of clothing to be one of the best on the market. Our goal is to put sustainability at the forefront of our development processes and compose collections that reduce the impact on the environment without compromising on quality or design. Every year we aim to expand the range of sustainable options in our collection.
Pricing
We always strive to find the best fabrics at a reasonable price. Our fabrics are divided into three different price groups, A, B and C. A is the most affordable price group and C the most expensive. The groups are based on price only, which means that fabrics in category A are as good as fabrics in category C, but within fabric groups B and C you can find extra values in qualities such as efficiency and easy care.
Martindale
Martindale is a test made to verify the durability of the yarns in the fabric. The selected fabric is covered on a small disc and then pressed with a certain weight against another type of standard fabric. These two are rubbed against each other until there are two threads broken or a clearly visible change in the fabric being tested. When the change occurs, the Martindale machine gives a value of how many rubs it took before the test stopped. To qualify as an upholstery fabric, you must reach 15,000 rubs.
Light test
In the lightfastness test, the selected fabric is placed in a machine that is set to expose the fabric to a certain type of light for a certain amount of time. The fabric is then evaluated against a blue scale of fabrics that have been exposed at the same time as your fabric. The blue scale comes out with 8 different looks where number one has been bleached and number 8 has not changed at all. With upholstery fabrics for indoor use, the values are usually from 4-6. The best values, 7 and 8 are almost only set for fabrics used for outdoor use.
Test methods
We specify three different values on all our hangers so that the customer can find the best fit. Martindale, pilling and light fastness tests are done according to an international standard.
Knowing the different methods below will make it easier to choose the best fabric for a particular customer. If, for example, the sofa or chair is intended to be placed next to large windows, it is good to take an extra look at the light fastness. If the sofa is intended for a large family with children and pets, you should take an extra look at pilling and Martindale values. Hair and extraneous fibers often cause piles.
Pilling
The pilling test is done almost like the Martindale test, the difference is that the selected fabric is rubbed against itself and not against another standard fabric. The machine is then set to rub either 3000 or 5000 rubs before stopping. When the machine stops, the fabric is evaluated by a person in the lab and compared to standard images to evaluate how much pilling there is. The scale goes from 1-5, where 1 is very much pilling and 5 means no change when the test is done.
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