Select

Select is a classic woollen upholstery fabric with superior durability and excellent stretch. It adds an extra dimension of functionality and classic elegance to all kinds of furniture and is highly suitable for heavy use environments.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Cenk Kivrikoglu

Characteristics

Design no.
2498 — Select
Application
upholstery
Composition
85% New Zealand wool, 15% Polyamide
Weight
510 g/lm — 16.45 oz/lin.yd
Width
140 cm — 55 inches

Environment

Environment, health, and safety
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
EU Ecolabel
Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Performance

Abrasion
200,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — rubs martindale (ASTM D4966) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
4 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-8 — 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 Cigarette
BS EN 1021-2 Match
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988
BS 5852 Crib 5
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8
MED Certificate IMO
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 UK
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
CA TB 117-2013 CA TB 117-2013
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.

Acoustic test air flow resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
EN 29053 & ISO 9053-1 (airflow resistance) M104146/46 07 Mar 2019 PDF

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28514003 11 Sep 2023 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 25-001494 09 Jun 2025 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28513849 11 Jul 2023 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 25-001494 09 Jun 2025 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 101928A 05 Feb 2019 PDF
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 144386500 04 Aug 2023 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2025AN1760 26 Jun 2025 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 101928A 05 Feb 2019 PDF
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 28513829A1 13 Sep 2023 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2025AN1760 26 Jun 2025 PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E04 101062-04 26 Aug 2018 PDF
AATCC 15 Perspiration 3-27430-5 31 Jul 2018 PDF

Seam slippage
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 13936-2 101062-04 26 Aug 2018 PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 3-26732-1 20 Jun 2018 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/63236F/06/25 27 Jun 2025 PDF
BS EN 1021-2 Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/63236F/06/25 27 Jun 2025 PDF
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 101572-01 10 Sep 2018 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 50 kg/m3 CMHR foam 101572 05 Sep 2018 PDF
IMO EC Declaration of Conformity EU,UK 16 Jan 2025 PDF
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 SH01671 09 Jan 2025 PDF
MED Certificate IMO SH01685 07 Feb 2025 PDF
IMO MSC 307(88) Annex 1 part 8 UK 53163 09 Jan 2025 PDF
MED Certificate IMO UK 53166 07 Feb 2025 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 25-001494 09 Jun 2025 PDF

Breaking Force
Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 3-27430-4 01 Aug 2018 PDF

Dry cleaning P(S)

Do not wash Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
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One of a kind!

With its sophisticated simplicity, superior durability and excellent stretch, Select is easy to like – and easy to use.

Sublime craftsmanship and classic elegance

Select is a classic woollen upholstery fabric distinguished by its underplayed, unicoloured elegance and its basic, authentic look that exudes sublime craftsmanship and first class quality. The fabric’s tightly woven relief structure adds depth and textural dimension and brings the solid colours to life in a delicate interplay of light and shadow.

 

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New colour trends and all-time classics

The extensive colour palette offers more than 58 colours to choose from including classic, all-time favourites as well as new colour trends. With a contemporary mix of cold and warm colours, eye-catching brights and graphic neutrals, there is a colour to match any piece of furniture and any interior design.

Superior abrasion resistance

With a rating of 200,000 Martindale, Select is extremely durable and highly suitable for heavy use environments. The fabric ages beautifully, has a long life expectancy and becomes almost even more attractive with time. Distinguished by its excellent stretchability, the fabric is easy to use for upholstery and guarantees an efficient production process.