The Three Most Popular Upholstery Fabrics

by Amelia White Business Analyst

Herculite, Crypton and Sunbrella are the most popular kinds of upholstery fabric that are found in the recent times. To know more about them, you should read this article.

Herculite

Herculite laminated fabrics are manufactured in a wide range of weights, styles, finishes, physical properties and colors. They are available in standard stock and custom formulated varieties, which may be manufactured and developed to specification. Herculite 20 and Herculite 80 are the most common types available. Their standard characteristics are mildew resistant, abrasion resistant, tear resistant, flame resistant and so on whereas the specification properties include antibacterial, electrically conductive, aluminized, self-deodorizing, oil resistant etc.

Many industries are served by Herculite products. Aviation, agriculture, recreation, nuclear power, construction, food processing, manufacturing, trucking military, maritime, pleasure boating and many. In fact, Herculite is a very popular marine upholstery fabric in Northern Beaches.

Herculite 20 is basically used for medium duty and for all weather applications. It is a laminated fabric, which is flame retardant impermeable, tear resistant, abrasion resistant, ultraviolet resistant, versatile and easy-to clean. It comes in 54” wide rolls. Mainly available in several colors like navy blue, green and white, they are used for several purposes like athletic field covers, equipment covers, aprons, fire salvage covers, irrigation liners, snowmobile covers, swimming pool covers are others.

Herculite 80 is basically used for heavy duty and all weather applications. It’s a laminated fabric, which is tear resistant, flame retardant, abrasion resistant, ultraviolet resistant, mildew resistant and easy to clean. It comes in 61 inches wide rolls. They are available in many colors like gray, red, black, yellow, white and more and are used typically for cargo covers, gym floor coverings, heavy duty upholstery, portable shelters, lifeboat covers, shipping room curtains and more.

Crypton

There are different designs and kinds of Crypton upholstery fabric available. It is suitable for commercial, marine, home, industrial and other kinds of upholstery uses. It repells spills for care free living and is available in beautiful colors and styles. It has been used many years in commercial applications like restaurants and hotels and is now available in homes as well. This kind of fabric is resistant to moisture and has great antibacterial properties.

Sunbrella

This is the best fabric that anyone can think of under the sun. It is functional, fashionable and is ideal for umbrellas, hammocks, furniture and more. Developed from more than forty years of experience with boats, awnings and convertible automobile shops, this fabric is all environment performance fabric. It comes in 54 inches wide roll and is available in colors such as pacific blue, natural, jockey red, parrot, henna, air blue, black and more.