Connect

Upholstery fabric Connect is distinguished by its fusion of wool and post-consumer recycled polyester and by its colours inspired by both nature and vintage. With its unique construction based on a minimum use of materials, Connect offers high-performance properties and a natural rustic elegance with a discreet metallic reflection.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Cenk Kivrikoglu

Performance

Abrasion
90,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
60,000 — 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

Certificates
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette
BS 5852 Crib 5
CA TB 117-2013
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
BS 476 Part 7 class 1

Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used. Contains no flame retardant chemicals.

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 113834 20 Dec 2019 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 3-35832-3 16 Dec 2019 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 113834 20 Dec 2019 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 3-35833-2 06 Dec 2019 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 113823 10 Jan 2020 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 3-35832-0 10 Dec 2019 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 113827A 02 Jan 2020 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 3-35832-1 05 Dec 2019 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 113857-03 06 Dec 2019 PDF
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 113857-04 10 Dec 2019 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 113857-02 06 Dec 2019 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 3-35831-1 02 Dec 2019 PDF
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 293097 / 1 15 Jul 2020 PDF
BS 476 Part 7 class 1 27/05680/08/11 23 Aug 2021 PDF

Breaking Force
Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 3-35831-4 03 Dec 2019 PDF

Seam slippage
Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 3-35831-5 04 Dec 2019 PDF
BS EN ISO 13936-2 113827A 02 Jan 2020 PDF

Colour fastness to dry cleaning
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-D01 113827A 02 Jan 2020 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
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The fusion of nature & vintage

Connect elegantly brings together a refined, natural rusticity and a discreet, matt metallic effect to create a modern vintage look.

Upholstery fabric Connect is distinguished by its fusion of wool and post-consumer recycled polyester and by its colours inspired by both nature and vintage. With its unique construction based on a minimum use of materials, Connect offers high-performance properties and a natural rustic elegance with a discreet metallic reflection.

Refined & vibrant

Exposed to light, the surface of Connect comes to life revealing an elegant, matt metallic effect that adds a refined vibrancy to the fabric and allows it to complement a vast variety of both cold and warm materials – from wood and leather to glass and metal.

Nostalgic yet contemporary colours

Connect offers 38 beautiful modern vintage colours. The palette connects vintage and contemporary shades inspired by nature and creates a harmony between light naturals and deep darks ranging from rustic browns to greens, reds and indigo blues.

High-performance properties

By connecting layers of wool and polyester, Connect offers a unique construction that combines the best from both materials to achieve high-performance properties. The fabric is durable and fire retardant meeting the stringent requirements of Crib5. Connect is ideal for office furnishings and for high-traffic environments such as meeting rooms and waiting rooms.

A sustainable choice

Made of nature’s own material wool and post-consumer recycled polyester – and with a construction that requires a minimum use of materials – Connect is a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. The fabric carries the EU Ecolabel and is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.