Rhythm

With a soft, organic look combined with supreme fire retardant performance, Rhythm is one of a kind and stands out significantly from other 3D and self-supporting mesh fabrics. Rhythm is highly suitable as the bearing component for chair backs, where exceptional fire retardant performance and leading-edge design are absolute requirements. Rhythm can, however, also be used for upholstery to create daring, visual effects.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Gabriel Design Team
Colours designed by: Cenk Kivrikoglu

Performance

Abrasion
70,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — double rubs wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
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 Cigarette
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS 5852 Crib 5
BS 7176 Medium hazard
DIN 4102 - B1
NF P 92-503 M3
Class Uno UNI 8456 - UNI 9174
CA TB 117-2013

Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used.

Acoustic test air flow resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
EN 29053 & ISO 9053-1 (airflow resistance) 06 Mar 2019 PDF

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28511321 05 Mar 2021 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k 2021AN0733 05 May 2021 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28511321 05 Mar 2021 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 3-41823-0 12 Jan 2021 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 144318731a 03 Feb 2021 PDF
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 78452-06 06 Nov 2016 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2021AN0733 25 Mar 2021 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 28511321 05 Mar 2021 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 144318575 19 Jan 2021 PDF

Wash stability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 6330 4M 40 C PC Flat dry 28511321 05 Mar 2021 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58122-18-1 29 Jan 2021 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/59121I1/12/21 07 Jan 2022 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 2022AN6064 17 Feb 2022 PDF
BS 7176 Medium hazard 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 78888 03 Oct 2016 PDF
DIN 4102 - B1 2016-1390 16 May 2016 PDF
NF P 92-503 M3 367160616 28 Oct 2016 PDF
Class Uno UNI 8456 - UNI 9174 261029 22 Nov 2018 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 2443090099m 002 20 Feb 2021 PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet
Test Condition No. Date Download
Material Safety Data Sheet 30 Sep 2021 PDF

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

Rhythm is made of polyester which is a material suited for environments with special requirements for cleaning.

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Wash at 40°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
40°C shrinkage max 4.0%
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Poetic design meets strong functionality

With a soft, organic look combined with supreme fire retardant performance, Rhythm is one of a kind and stands out significantly from other 3D and self-supporting mesh fabrics. 

Rhythm is a unique, self-supporting mesh fabric made of 100% polyester. The design is almost kaleidoscopic with a rhythmic pattern that expands before your eyes in endless reflections. The texture is three-dimensional with a surprising visual depth – like myriads of dancing notes in an organic, vivacious composition.

Poetic colours

Rhythm comes in a range of almost poetic colours that reflect its soft and organic design, including dusty petrol, delicate green and autumn orange. The colour palette also encompasses a variety of graphic colours including classic white and black as well as stylish grey tones – from light ash to dark slate.

Supreme fire retardant performance

By combining standard polyester with fire retardant polyester, Rhythm is able to offer supreme, built-in fire retardant properties. As the only self-supporting mesh fabric on the market, Rhythm is at the forefront of the developments within fire safety regulations and is able to meet even the strictest requirements. Rhythm also has a strong environmental profile and carries the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label.

Create remarkable design effects

Rhythm is a strong, self-supporting fabric highly suitable as the bearing component for chair backs, where exceptional fire retardant performance and leading-edge design are absolute requirements. Rhythm can, however, also be used for upholstery to create daring, visual effects that break with conventional thinking and grapple with traditions in furniture design.