Gaja

Gaja is made of 100% wools from New Zealand and has a classic crepe texture without visible thread direction. The design is manufactured according to extremely strict environmental requirements, which is the customer’s guarantee of a safe and environmentally friendly product. Gaja is suitable in practically all areas, but especially where there are particularly stringent requirements with respect to quality and the environment.

  • 100% recyclable wool

Designed by: Dorte Bo Bojesen
Colours designed by: Dorthe Helm

Performance

Abrasion
50,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
50,000 — 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
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS 476 Part 7 class 1
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 UK
MED Certificate IMO
MED Certificate IMO UK
CA TB 117-2013
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 28512167 28 Jan 2022 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 3-14269-0 16 Aug 2016 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28511314 26 Feb 2021 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 3-17050-2 09 Jan 2017 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 103392A 23 Jan 2019 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 3-24558-0 28 Feb 2018 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 46116-01 20 Apr 2011 PDF
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 28514426 04 Mar 2024 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2021AN2678 27 Jan 2022 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 25 kg/m3 foam 152881-1 20 Feb 2013 PDF
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 114447 26 Feb 2020 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58122-8 27 Jan 2021 PDF
BS 476 Part 7 class 1 46239-01-1 01 Dec 2011 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
CA TB 117-2013 3-29641-0 21 Nov 2018 PDF

Rubbing with organic solvents
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-D02 Organic solvents 82351-01 27 Jan 2017 PDF

Colour fastness to water spotting
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E16 82351-01 17 Jan 2017 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 12 Mar 2024 PDF

Dry cleaning P(S) 

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

Extraordinary sustainable

Gaja is made of 100% wools from New Zealand. The use of pure New Zealand wool makes the textile both breathable and absorbent, making comfort paramount as the wool reacts precisely to the body’s temperature and degree of perspiration.

The wool is naturally fire-retardant and antistatic. Gaja is therefore suitable in practically all areas, especially where there are particularly stringent requirements with respect to quality and the environment.

The design is manufactured according to extremely strict environmental requirements, which is the customer’s guarantee of a safe and environmentally friendly product. Gaja is marked with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and EU Ecolabel.

A soft and natural colour range

The Gaja colour range contains 35 colours. Apart from the classic colours for the contract market such as black, blue and grey, there are numerous colours which are obvious choices for “home” areas, where different pale and warm colours such as beige, grey, yellow and lilac are fantastic for creating new and cosy environments.

Gaja Family

Gaja is available in three different varieties which, with their special qualities, are targeted towards specific needs. In terms of design, the three versions are identical. Although 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.

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

The very simple and discrete structure in the texture 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.