Alongside increasing demand for high performance upholstery fabrics that can withstand the usage and requirements for both residential and commercial interiors, is the desire for high-performance fabrics with a soft feel and stylish aesthetic.
We take a look at ten of our favourite high performance upholstery fabrics from James Dunlop and Mokum.
Abstraction Outdoor by Mokum
The Bold Abstract
Inspired by bold abstract artworks that form focal points within modernist interior spaces. Our Abstraction print from the Surface collection has been reworked and recoloured for exterior spaces, or indoor environments which require enhanced UV resistance. Digitally printed onto a textured solution dyed canvas, the delicate layers of this hand painted artwork are beautifully captured on this heavy-duty substrate. Abstraction Outdoor has been tumbled for an extra soft handle. Coloured in 4 considered shades; a warm naturalistic brick, bold azure, organic agave and dramatic obsidian.
South Beach by Mokum
The Superior Texture
The ultimate transitional textile, adding comfort and glamour to Mokum’s growing high performance offer. South Beach delivers the luxury of a plush velvet in a resilient, high performance construction suitable for outdoor and/or indoor environments which require high UV resistance and easy care properties. Its comprehensive palette of timeless neutrals and saturated colour gives designers an array of specification opportunities. The vibrant, sundrenched shades are perfect for exploration of colour blocking and bringing visual optimism to our everyday world. With its luxurious look, heavy duty attributes and daring colour line, South Beach velvet is the perfect plain for our Antipodean lifestyle.
Tropicalia by Catherine Martin by Mokum
The Summer Statement
Surround yourself in a tropical oasis all year round with this dramatic painterly design by Catherine Martin. Coordinating seamlessly alongside Mokum’s high performance collection, Club Tropicalia and Catherine Martin's indoor range, Majorelle.
Vienna by James Dunlop
Staunch by James Dunlop FibreGuard
The Multi-Tasker
Staunch offers an extended colour palette to James Dunlop's Atmosphere, from the Fusion collection. This yarn dyed boucle offers soft tactility and dimension to both lineal and curved furniture frames. Woven in 100% polyester with FibreGuard technology, Staunch achieves local FR ratings and has been carefully coloured to transition across both residential and commercial palettes. The colourline includes sophisticated neutrals alongside autumnal tones borrowed from nature.
Keystone by James Dunlop FibreGuard
The All Rounder
The ultimate foundational upholstery for any residential scheme. Keystone has a dry, natural cotton texture with the added performance of FibreGuard stain free technology. Available in a curated palette of classic warm neutrals, clean greys, and fresh blues and greens. Keystone is a timeless plain textile that will coordinate perfectly with James Dunlop’s broad offering of patterned prints.
Perennial Stripe by James Dunlop
The Timeless Performer
A fresh take on a classic block stripe. Featuring a bold mid-scale stripe with a ticking detail, Perennial Stripe is woven railroaded in 100% polyester to emulate a cotton twill. Washable, fire retardant, and custom coloured in a palette of versatile neutrals and fresh decorative shades, Perennial Stripe is designed to sit effortlessly in both residential and commercial schemes.
Elba by Mokum
The Modernist
Woven in Italy using solution dyed boucle yarns and tumbled to create its soft hand, Elba is a dimensional upholstery which brings Mediterranean glamour to Mokum’s outdoor category. Its optimistic, coastal colour palette speaks to Italian summer vacations with baked terracotta, deep sea blues, emerald greens, and fresh citrus infused shades. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, Elba is resistant to UV, saltwater, and chlorinated water, as well as non-allergenic and resistant to mildew and bacteria.
Elba is produced at Oeko-Tex STeP certified facilities which are audited against six core modules of sustainable textile production: chemical management, environmental performance, environmental management, social responsibility, quality management, and workplace safety. Taking its name from the famed island in the Tuscan archipelago, renowned for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters, Elba brings a touch of the Mediterranean coastline to your home.
Sole Boucle
The Sophisticate
Our latest Italian upholstery, Sole Boucle, extends sumptuous and dimensional boucle textiles into the exterior space. Woven in 100% solution dyed olefin, Sole Boucle is a full-bodied plain which replicates the dimension and weight of luxurious indoor wool boucle textiles. Tumbled to create its soft hand and presented in 4 naturalistic colours, Sole Boucle speaks to its wool-inspired origins and connection to organic outdoor surfaces. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, Sole Boucle is resistant to UV, saltwater, and chlorinated water, as well as non-allergenic and resistant to mildew and bacteria.
Sole Boucle is produced at Oeko-Tex STeP certified facilities which are audited against six core modules of sustainable textile production: chemical management, environmental performance, environmental management, social responsibility, quality management, and workplace safety. These facilities meet a very high standard of production conditions which ensure the safety of workers and the environment.
Lusk by James Dunlop
The Linen-esque Beauty
Lusk offers a beautiful linen textured look, with the durability of a polyester and linen blend. With a heavy commercial rating and available in seventeen colours, Lusk is a core range upholstery product. The colour palette reflects earthy terracotta, oatmeal, linen and aqua tones.
Our range of high performance fabrics is vast and growing. Use our product search function to view our full range of high performance fabrics or contact your Account Manager or local Trade Showroom if you are looking for a specific fabric or application.
