Nobel

Nobel is a premium 100% wool upholstery fabric featuring a timeless, sophisticated elegance. It has a rich, voluminous texture where thick and thin yarns are weaved together to create a soft, bulky effect. Nobel features a simple, enduring look that will stand the test of time and remain in style year after year. Combining timeless design with the durability of wool, Nobel will age with grace and keep furniture looking attractive for years.

  • 100% recyclable wool
  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Gabriel Design Team
Colours designed by: Luisa Allegri

Characteristics

Design no.
2591 / 2592 / 2593 / 2594 / 2595 / 2596 / 2597 — Nobel
Application
upholstery
Composition
100% New Zealand wool
Weight
800 g/lm — 25.8 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
75,000 — 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
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988
BS 5852 Crib 5
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
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
ASTM E 84 Class 2(Unadhered)
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
CA TB 117-2013 CA TB 117-2013
ASTM E 84 Class 2(Unadhered) ASTM E 84 Class 2(Unadhered)
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty)
ASTM D4970 Pilling ASTM D4970 Pilling
AATCC 16 Light fastness AATCC 16 Light fastness
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 28513428a 11 May 2023 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 23-001682 01 Jun 2023 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28513428a 11 May 2023 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 23-001682 01 Jun 2023 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 2023AN6185 02 Jun 2023 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2023AN6185 02 Jun 2023 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 2023AN6268 19 Sep 2023 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2023AN6268 19 Sep 2023 PDF

Seam slippage
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 13936-2 28513428a 11 May 2023 PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 23-001685 01 Jun 2023 PDF

Colour fastness to water spotting
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E16 28513620 01 Jun 2023 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/60801B/03/23 12 May 2023 PDF
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/60801A/03/23 12 May 2023 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 50 kg/m3 non fire retardant foam 23/60801D/03/23 12 May 2023 PDF
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 354535 / 1 05 Sep 2023 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 23-001685 01 Jun 2023 PDF
ASTM E 84 Class 2(Unadhered) Unadhered 3-54174-0 20 Dec 2023 PDF

Breaking Force
Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 23-001685 01 Jun 2023 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 31 May 2023 PDF

Dry cleaning P(S)

Do not wash Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
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Premium wool with timeless appeal

Nobel is a premium 100% wool upholstery fabric featuring a timeless, sophisticated elegance. It has a rich, voluminous texture where thick and thin yarns are weaved together to create a soft, bulky effect.

Soft Seating Luxury with Versatile Colours

The fabric’s heavy-weight design gives it an exclusive look and feel that makes it perfect for soft seating furniture in upscale spaces.

The colour scheme consists of a total of 30 colours - 24 solid colours and six melange options. The palette is light and soft, encompassing contemporary both cool and warm tones. The Nobel colours harmonise beautifully with the palettes of Capture and Umber, allowing for intriguing combinations of fabrics and textures.

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Timeless Wool with Enduring Elegance

Nobel features a simple, enduring look that will stand the test of time and remain in style year after year. Combining timeless design with the durability of wool, Nobel will age with grace and keep furniture looking attractive for years.

Nobel is crafted entirely from pure wool that can be recycled into new products when it reaches the end of its life.