About this print

Faux suede in black is woven upholstery fabric in 100% polyester, 330 g/m² and 142 cm wide.

Specifications:
– Material: 100% polyester
– Weight: 330 g/m²
– Width: 142 cm
– Abrasion resistance: 45,000 Martindale
– Backing: Black polyester (upholstery backing)
– Property: Water-repellent

Black faux suede is often used for furniture upholstery, seat cushions, bench pads and interior details when you want a suede look with more practical day-to-day use. The water-repellent property makes the material relevant for high-use environments, e.g. café interiors, exhibition settings or private homes where the surface needs to be easier to keep looking neat in everyday use.

A Martindale rating of 45,000 provides solid durability for many upholstery applications. The polyester construction contributes to shape stability, and the black upholstery backing provides good support during upholstering. A question buyers often ask is what Martindale means in practice. Martindale is a test for abrasion resistance, and 45,000 is in a range often chosen for furniture with frequent use.

The quality is typically ordered by upholsterers, interior shops and manufacturers who need a black fabric by the metre with stable backing and predictable width. Black is usually consistent from roll to roll, which makes reordering for the same range easier.

Clean using gentle spot treatment. Always test on a less visible area. Avoid hard brushing.

See more home and upholstery fabrics under Home fabric.

Order from 10m – delivery 1–3 business days in Scandinavia