Product Features

Upholstery

The foam materials used in the upholstery undergo a chemical reaction in the form of synthetic polymerisation. This results in a delicate structure which is very permeable to air. This fine structure must endure years of regular usage. Changes in height and hardness of the upholstery as a result of non-uniform usage cannot be ruled out. In many cases, back cushions are filled with what is known as down or flock fibre. To ensure that the filling doesn’t move around too much inside the cushion, cushions are divided into chambers and quilted. In the case of soft cushion cover material, these chambers can sometimes become visible on the top side of the cushion. Here you can see the professional and technical processing methods. All fillings can become somewhat compressed when they are used so you need to make sure that you regularly beat the cushions (just like a pillow) to retain the original shape and support.

Formation of creases

Through body heat, body moisture and sustained use, every item of upholstered furniture begins to crease over time, regardless of whether it’s made of fabric, microfibre or leather. In the case of casual upholstery, waves and drapes can even be used as elements of design. The larger the seating and back support areas are and the longer the seat is used for, the more creases can form. It’s therefore worth smoothing over the seating and back support areas after each use.

Signs of use

Covers made from fabric, velour, flock, microvelour and chenille are pressure-sensitive due to the way they are made and can therefore change in appearance (visual differences in brightness and colour which change depending on exposure to light). Visual body impressions are known as shading. Shading and changes in appearance are caused by bodyweight, body heat and moisture and depend on the fabric or material used. They therefore do not represent grounds for complaint, and are a typical characteristic of this type of furniture. Likewise, with flat fabric, a certain degree of “pilling” is possible which is often influenced by other fibres (such as clothing).

Leather

With leather, you are in possession of a living cover material! Each piece of leather has individual natural features and different structures and colours. Small, ornate scars, isolated tick bites or small raw patches are in no way defects, rather an indication that your leather is particularly natural and original. Leather is a natural product. Please note that, with delivered upholstered furniture, it is possible that colours slightly differ from the sample collections and display items. Just as with our own skin, it’s possible that there are scars and skin creases on the leather. These are also not defects, but a natural feature and therefore a typical property of the material.

Discolouration in the case
of light covers

With light covers (fabric and leather), discolouration can sometimes occur which is caused by non-colourfast fabrics such as dark denim. If denim continues to leave discolourations on the cover material despite being washed several times, then this is obviously a defect with the clothing and is not down to the quality of the cover.

Initial odour

Brand new products always have a certain smell. This is general knowledge and the smell can last a number of weeks or months depending on the material and the composition. This material-dependent odour intensity disappears after regular use and is influenced by circumstances such as the room climate, the time of year, fluctuations in temperature, ventilation, frequency of use and the sensitivities of people themselves. Certain natural products such as leather and solid wood never lose their individual odours.

Dimensional tolerances

The harmonious overall impression of a piece of upholstered furniture may not be disrupted by any sizes differences of the individual elements. With upholstered furniture, the indicated dimensions should be seen as approximate details. In the case of corner elements, extension items and groups of elements, and particularly with casual upholstery, more significant differences are possible, in consideration of the harmonious overall impression of the furniture. In the case of functional furniture, larger spaces are often necessary due to the particular function. Furthermore, visual differences to furniture with fixed upholstery in the same series can also occur.

Covering materials

Leather collection

Artanova-Switzerland processes only premium cow hides. Each rawhide is unique in its structure and has different characteristics, such as scarring, which the animal incurred during the course of its life. These natural characteristics, as well as slight variations in colour from hide to hide, are characteristic of genuine leather and can therefore be deliberately incorporated within a furniture set! Natural features, structural differences and slight variations in colour of the leather are no reason for complaint, since they make the leather only more beautiful and unique.

 

 

Product Description L20 Elegance

This collection is a classic embossed and pigmented leather, whose protective finishing makes it especially resistant and easy to clean without affecting the comfort and the softness of the leather. The article gets a high-quality and homogeneous appearance from its remarkable imprint and high intensity.

 

 

Product description – L31G Silky

This collection is a classic embossed and pigmented leather, whose protective finishing makes it especially resistant and easy to clean without affecting the comfortable touch and the softness of the leather. A wonderful leather with soft, wax-like touch and half-matt look.

 

 

Product Description L35 / 36 Gently

This collection is a scar-corrected, deep-dyed leather with a natural grain pattern. The finish is with pigments and resins. A wonderful leather with a soft, waxy feel and a semi-matt look.

 

 

Product Description L40 Avantgarde

This article is a particularly valuable thick full-grain leather that obtains its remarkable appearance and supple comfortable touch from its thickness and naturalness. In order to keep the Avantgarde leather as natural and breathable as possible, the leather was affected as little as possible during production. The surface of the leather is determined exclusively by the fibre structure within the skin of the animal and is intentionally course and irregular.

 

 

All leathers meet or exceed the requirements of RAL-GZ 430. In addition, the entire leather collection fulfils the requirements for British Standards.

Fabric collection

Exclusive brands, original designs, and best quality. We have an attractive collection of our own in the highest quality and a variety of colors and designs that offer an almost inexhaustible selection to allow the favorite sofa, collector's piece or heir-loom shine in new splendor. All our fabrics are very resistant, have excellent cleaning characteristics, and are especially kind to the skin. Because of the 100% recyclability of our fabrics we also actively contribute to the environment.

 

 

Article Description VILLA

This fabric, made with Aquaclan technology, has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This way all articles are easy to maintain, despite how often they are used. They are characterised by being antibacterial, stain resistant, breathable, and water and oil repellent.

Price group: I
Composition: 100 % polyester
Abrasion values: 73`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description VELVET

The secret of the Velvet quality is inside the fibre, which ensures a superlative per-formance against stains and abrasion. The fibre is not only tough, but at the same time light, breathable and soft. The most stubborn stains remain only on the surface. This is the reason why velvet is always so easy to clean - without any effort.

Price group: E
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 20`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description GALLANT

This collection impresses with a subtle colour spectrum and selected pattern effects. This fabric has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This makes it easy to maintain, despite its high utility value. Its distinguishing characteristics are that it is antibacterial, stain-resistant, breathable and water-repellent.

Price group: I
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion values: 60`000 cycles Martindale
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description DIVA

This fabric with a subtle structure has a pleasant feel and is extremely durable and easy to clean. It can easily withstand heavy wear. Its breathability and conformability round off the very high quality of this material.

Price group: E
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 50`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description DREAM

The secret of the insensitivity quality lies within the fiber, which ensures an unrivaled performance against stains and abrasion. The fiber is not only resistant but at the same time light, breathable and soft. Any stubborn stains remain only on the surface. That is the reason why this covering is always easy to clean - without effort.

Price group: F
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion resistance: 40`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description COMFORT

This high-quality cover is characterised by its peach-soft surface, and it’s very high level of robustness and ruggedness. The conclusive practical advantages of this ma-terial include how extremely easy it is to care for, it is supple and hard-wearing, skin-friendly, breathable and hassle-free to use.

Price group: F
Composition: 100% polyester
Abrasion values: 30`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description Q2 OCEAN

A versatile plain fabric with a sophisticated structure and a modern look. With its loop-pile weave, this fabric is discreet yet flamboyant. The colour palette includes fresh and modern tones. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are made of highquality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.

Price group: I
Composition: 74 % polyacrylic, 26 % polyester
Abrasion values: 30`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description Q2 SCRIBO

This cover is for those who have the courage to be unusual and want to set trends. An elegant fabric with a modern surface structure. This fabric meets the highest demands in terms of aesthetics, quality, feel and durability. Ideal for combining with plain fabrics or leather upholstery. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are made of high-quality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.

Price group: I
Composition: 66 % polyacrylic, 34 % polyester
Abrasion values: 24`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description Q2 GREEN

This product is made entirely from recycled PET bottles and possesses -class care and cleaning properties without any chemical additives whatsoever being used. Using pure yarns means that this second life material can be recycled again as part of the circular economy. All Q2 fabrics are "Made in Germany" and are comprised of highquality Hitex synthetics. They are washable, very easy to care for and resistant to fading, while also being skin-friendly, without chemical finishing.

Price group: I
Composition: 100 % polyester
Abrasion values: 100`000 double rubs Martindale
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description MANORIAL

The colour palette of this article is subtle and restrained. The colours also provide an ideal basis for combining with patterned designs. This fabric has been specially developed to meet the demands on upholstery fabrics today. This makes it easy to maintain, despite its high utility value. Its distinguishing characteristics are that it is antibacterial, stain-resistant, breathable and water-repellent.

Price group: G
Composition: 100 % Polyester
Abrasion values: 60`000 cycles Martindale
Width: 140 cm

 

 

Article description ALCANTARA®

Alcantra is the result of a unique, patented technology. It is a highly avant-garde material that can be used to cover any shape or surface and has unparalleled aesthetics, functionality and sensuality. Not only is it elegant and soft to the touch, it is also hard-wearing, durable and easy to clean. This high-tech microfibre fabric is therefore perfect as an upholstery fabric for furniture. Alcantara is easier to clean and more durable than fabric, making it ideal as a furniture upholstery fabric for families with children or pet owners.

Price group: Alcantara
Composition: 71% polyester, 29% polyurethane
Abrasion values: 100`000 Martindale rubs
Width: 142 cm

 

 

Care instructions

During the daily use of your sofa, dust, crumbs, hair and various other particles ac-cumulate. Just like other everyday items, your sofa should also be cleaned regularly. To remove light soiling such as the above, it is sufficient to vacuum your upholstery regularly with the upholstery nozzle of your vacuum cleaner and with a low suction force. Occasionally it may suffice to brush the fabric in the direction of the nap with a soft brush.

Should major contamination occur, for example by the accidental spilling of drinks, you should react as soon as possible. This involves quickly picking up coarse dirt or liquids with a dry kitchen towel. In the case of further cleaning activities, especially when using cleaning and cleaning agents, it is imperative to take due account of the material-specific properties of the chosen reference material. Otherwise, there may be color deviations as well as deviations in the surface texture and durability of the fabric.

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