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What fabric to choose for beds and how to care for it? Explanation and comparison of technical specifications
When choosing material for furniture, it is important to consider not only the color or fabric pattern but also the composition, quality, and maintenance. It is important to think about which fabric is more suitable for you – synthetic or natural. Natural materials are softer, but they are harder to clean. Synthetic materials are somewhat different. They are easy to clean, dirt is harder to penetrate, and they are more durable.
Types of Tapestry
Composition
Martindale Test
Fading
Pilling
Fabric Care
Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Certificate
Pet Friendly
Expert's Comment
Experts also recommend choosing beds with fabric-covered supports if the bedroom is in the northern corner of the house or if it is cooler than other rooms. The bed support will block the cold from the wall, making it warmer to lie and sleep in the bed.
Musical bed collection fabrics - technical specifications and care
Types of Tapestry
There are many types of upholstery fabrics, but when choosing fabric for beds, decorative pillows, and bedroom furniture to go with the bed, we distinguish 3 types:
Woven Fabric - this is a tightly woven fabric, it can be solid-colored or patterned with various designs.
Woven Fabric
Artificial Leather - or leather imitation - a polymeric replacement for natural leather.
Artificial Leather / Leather Imitation
Velvet - also called velvet - is a soft and smooth fabric. It has a dense surface of short pile that is shiny and soft. Velvet is similar to plush, but the pile of velvet fabric is much shorter.
Composition
Cotton - the most popular natural fiber used in textiles. Extracted from the cotton plant, cotton fiber can be used in the production of various fabrics - natural or blended with other fibers. Cotton is valued because it is a natural fiber that does not cause allergies, absorbs moisture well, is easy to maintain, and lasts a long time.
Linen - a natural fiber that is several times stronger than cotton. Even linen fabrics used daily can last for several decades.
Viscose - a natural fiber chemically derived from cellulose. The fiber is light, wrinkles easily, and gives the product an elegant look. Fabrics containing viscose are known for their softness, durability, and lower tendency to pill. This fabric is not very strong and tends to stretch.
Polyester - a synthetic fiber, strong but soft and highly flexible. Fabrics with polyester are resistant to sunlight, and less sensitive to heat compared to other synthetic fibers.
Acrylic - durable, almost like nylon or polyester. Fabrics containing acrylic cannot be cleaned with water.
Martindale Test
The fabric durability test (according to ISO 12947-2), also known as the Martindale test, is performed by rubbing the fabric intensively with metal disks until at least 2 threads break. The result is a number that shows how many cycles the fabric withstood. If the result is at least 5,000 Martindales, the fabric can be used for furniture. It is important to note that fabrics made from natural materials tend to have lower Martindale test results, while 100% polyester fabrics have high Martindale results. In the LONO fabric collections, you can find both fabrics made from natural fibers and those made of 100% polyester with Martindale test results of up to 170,000.
Note: 100% polyester fabrics have extremely high Martindale results (from 80,000 and above), so the Martindale test scale is mainly useful for fabrics made from natural materials.
Fading
The color fading test (according to ISO 105-B2) is conducted by exposing the fabric to intense light from xenon lamps. The result - a scale from 0 to 8 - evaluates the fading of the fabric, with 0 being very poor light resistance and 8 being completely light-resistant.
Almost all LONO fabrics are resistant to fading and are rated from 4 to 6.
Pilling
The pilling test (according to ISO 12945-2) measures the degree of pilling (balls that form on the fabric due to friction) under certain conditions. The pilling of a fabric is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is the worst and 5 is the best result.
In LONO fabric collections, you can find fabrics with excellent pilling results of 4-5.
Fabric Care
In order for the fabric to last longer and maintain its aesthetic qualities, it is recommended to follow the manufacturer's care instructions. However, it is also important to remember that the fabric must be regularly cleaned and treated with care. LONO fabrics can be easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and a fabric brush.
Important: The fabric should not be exposed to prolonged sunlight and high humidity. If necessary, the fabric can be treated with special fabric protection products to reduce the risk of dirt accumulation.
Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Certificate
The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certificate is an international safety standard for textiles, ensuring that the fabric is free from harmful chemicals and safe to use. The certificate confirms that the fabric has been tested for harmful substances and is certified to be safe for use.
Pet Friendly
Fabrics with Pet Friendly certification are designed to be durable and resistant to scratches, fur, and other damage caused by pets. These fabrics are often treated with additional coatings that make them more resistant to wear and tear from pets.
Expert's Comment
When choosing upholstery fabrics for furniture or beds, it is important to consider the main characteristics: the composition of the fabric, its wear resistance, ease of care, and the environment where it will be used. Fabrics with Oeko-Tex® certification guarantee safe use, while Pet Friendly fabrics are perfect for homes with pets. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's care instructions to ensure that the fabric lasts as long as possible.
