Tale

Performance

Abrasion
100,000 — 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
6-8 — 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

Certificates
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
CA TB 117-2013

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

Abrasion resistance

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465In accordance with EN 144652851222513 Jan 2022PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k21-00646504 Jan 2022PDF

Pilling

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 12945-22851222513 Jan 2022PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling21-00646704 Jan 2022PDF

Colour fastness to light

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 22021AN244913 Jan 2022PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness2021AN244913 Jan 2022PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet2021AN269821 Jan 2022PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking2021AN269821 Jan 2022PDF

Seam slippage

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 13936-22851222513 Jan 2022PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam21-00646610 Jan 2022PDF

Wash stability

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 6330 6M 60 C PC Flat dry2851222513 Jan 2022PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN ISO 105-E042851222513 Jan 2022PDF

Breaking Force

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
ASTM D5034 Breaking force21-00646610 Jan 2022PDF

Flammability

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam23/59187A/2120 Dec 2021PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match35 kg/m3 CMHR foam23/59187B/2120 Dec 2021PDF
CA TB 117-201321-00646610 Jan 2022PDF

VOC emission

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
Ansi/Bifma VOC test M7.1961098-C24 Jan 2024PDF

Resistance to Bleach Cleaning

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
Internal test according BIFMA HCF 8.1 and ACT Method 124 Jan 2022PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet

TestConditionNo.DateDownload
Material Safety Data Sheet17 Mar 2022PDF

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

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

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Wash at 60°C degreesDo not bleachDo not ironDry cleanDo not tumble dry
60°C shrinkage max 1.0%

Technical mesh with a residential look

Tale is a self-supporting mesh fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester designed specifically to add character, comfort, and style to task chair backrests. Distinguished by a remarkable harlequin structure, an irregular melange expression, a nature-inspired, crafted texture, and soft fabric feel, Tale adds a new residential dimension to the technical mesh fabric.

Bring the home into the office – and vice versa

With its unique residential expression, Tale not only brings a homely atmosphere to office environments but is also an appealing choice for the home office. It brings the home into the office – and the office into the home – tapping directly into the trends of working from home and creating office spaces that replicate the benefits of being at home.

The perfect complement to Tonal

Tale is designed as the perfect match for upholstery fabric Tonal, and together the two fabrics offer unique mix and match opportunities for stylish task chair designs. Use Tonal for the seat and Tale for the backrest to create an intriguing interplay of complementing textures, aesthetics, and colours. The Tale colour palette consists of 15 colours, and no matter which shade of Tale you prefer, there is always an identical colour to be found in the Tonal palette.

Post-consumer recycled polyester

Consisting of 100% post-consumer recycled polyester, Tale is primarily made of clear, uncoloured plastic bottles, leaving a smaller carbon footprint, and requiring fewer resources than fabrics made of virgin polyester. The recycled polyester used for Tale is GRS certified (Global Recycle Standard) to ensure transparency and reliable content claims, and the fabric’s environmental credentials are further documented by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and EU Ecolabel certifications.