Gaja Classic

Gaja Classic is made of 100% wools from New Zealand. The fabric has a classic crepe texture without visible thread direction which makes Gaja ideal for upholstering. The fabric’s soft, light elastic quality ensures that it is easy to work with, and the uniform surface simplifies cutting and reduces waste. Gaja Classic is available in three different varieties; Gaja Classic, Gaja and Gaja Antistatic, which, with their special qualities, are targeted towards specific needs. In terms of design, the three versions are identical but each have their unique colour range and functional qualities.

  • 100% recyclable wool
  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Dorte Bo Bojesen
Colours designed by: Cenk Kivrikoglu

Characteristics

Design no.
2269 — Gaja Classic
Application
upholstery
Composition
100% New Zealand wool
Weight
530 g/lm — 17.09 oz/lin.yd
Width
140 cm — 55 inches

Environment

Environment, health, and safety
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
EU Ecolabel
Meets Möbelfakta requirements
VOC emission
Ansi/Bifma VOC test M7.1

Performance

Abrasion
50,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
45,000 — rubs martindale (ASTM D4966) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-7 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness dry/wet
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)
Flammability
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988
CA TB 117-2013
BS 5852 Crib 5
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 UK
MED Certificate IMO
MED Certificate IMO UK
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
BS 476 Part 7 class 1
DIN 4102 - B1 (option flame retardant)
FAR/JAR 25.853 (a) (i) (ii) (option flame retardant)
Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used. Contains no flame retardant chemicals.
US ACT pass
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty)
ASTM D4970 Pilling ASTM D4970 Pilling
AATCC 16 Light fastness AATCC 16 Light fastness
CA TB 117-2013 CA TB 117-2013
Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product lifespan. Multiple factors affect fabric durability and appearance retention.

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 MA 21-0089-0672 02 Jun 2021 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 144420371 04 Aug 2025 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28513847 11 Jul 2023 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 21-006182 10 Jan 2022 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 144318729 03 Feb 2021 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2021AN2680 27 Jan 2022 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 28511299 15 Feb 2021 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2021AN2680 27 Jan 2022 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58122-9-2 27 Jan 2021 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 25-001508 05 Jun 2025 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/58122-9-3 01 Feb 2021 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58122-9-1 27 Jan 2021 PDF
IMO EC Declaration of Conformity EU,UK 16 Jan 2025 PDF
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 SH01670 09 Jan 2025 PDF
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 UK 53162 09 Jan 2025 PDF
MED Certificate IMO SH01684 07 Feb 2025 PDF
MED Certificate IMO UK 53165 07 Feb 2025 PDF
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 208567 / 1 16 Feb 2016 PDF
BS 476 Part 7 class 1 46239-01 06 Jul 2011 PDF

Flammability with flameretardant treatment
Test Condition No. Date Download
DIN 4102 - B1 (option flame retardant) 2011-1161 23 Feb 2011 PDF
FAR/JAR 25.853 (a) (i) (ii) (option flame retardant) 57276 19 Apr 2013 PDF

Colour fastness to water spotting
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E16 28511299 05 Mar 2021 PDF

VOC emission
Test Condition No. Date Download
Ansi/Bifma VOC test M7.1 237145-C 13 Mar 2024 PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet
Test Condition No. Date Download
Material Safety Data Sheet 30 Sep 2021 PDF

Dry cleaning P(S) 

Do not wash Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry

Forms the basis for the entire Gaja Family

The classic crepe texture without visible thread direction makes Gaja ideal for upholstering: the fabric’s soft, light elastic quality ensures that it is easy to work with, and the uniform surface simplifies cutting and reduces waste. The crepe weave and the strong wool fibres also mean that the fabric has a natural “anti-slip quality” which ensures a high level of sitting comfort and protection against slipping off the chair.

From Classic to Bold: A Versatile Palette

In terms of design, the very simple and discrete structure in the texture means that Gaja helps to highlight the upholstered item’s shape and lines rather than stealing the focus, and the fabric’s simplicity makes the colours appear pure and brilliant. Considerable emphasis was placed on developing colour ranges which cover the classic contract colours and the natural colours for soft upholstering as well as the bold and unexpected colours for contrast and show.

Dynamic and tempting colour range

Gaja Classic’s colour range offers 41 tempting and modern colours. The colour range with strong and clear colours, is an invitation to fun and games, while the more subdued colours play on seduction and temptation.

The purest new wool - nature’s own luxury

Gaja Classic is made of 100% New Zealand wool. The use of pure new New Zealand wool means that the textile is both breathable and absorbent, making comfort paramount as the wool reacts precisely to the body’s temperature and degree of perspiration. The wool is also naturally fire-retardant and antistatic. Gaja Classic is therefore suitable in practically all areas, especially where there are particularly stringent requirements with respect to quality and the environment.

EU Ecolabel and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified

Gaja Classic carries both the EU Ecolabel and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 labels, giving you a valuable guarantee of health and sustainability.

The EU Ecolabel is your assurance that Gaja Classic was made with due respect for the environment and that it complies with the most stringent quality requirements.

The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label is your guarantee that Gaja Classic does not contain any substances which are hazardous to health, and this also means that the product is allergy-friendly.  

Gaja Family

Gaja is developed in three varieties which, with their special qualities, are targeted towards specific needs. Although in terms of design, the three versions are identical, they each have their unique colour range and functional qualities. The Gaja family therefore always has a variation to suit every area of use and need.