Checker
Designtex Checker is a high-performance, Italian-crafted upholstery fabric that delivers a modern, textured take on a classic grid pattern. As one of four foundational wool textiles, it offers all the benefits of wool as a biobased material, with expert weaving in Italy to provide high quality and performance paired with a soft, luxurious hand.
Combining recycled wool with a precise woven structure, Checker provides a tactile, multi-dimensional surface that is as resilient as it is refined.
Key Features & Benefits
- Superior Durability: Engineered for high-traffic environments, Checker is rated for 100,000 Martindale cycles, ensuring it maintains its integrity and appearance in the most demanding commercial spaces.
- Marine & Offshore Certified: Rigorously tested for maritime safety, this fabric meets IMO FTPC 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 flammability standards, making it a compliant and stylish choice for passenger vessels and luxury yachts.
- Sustainable Craftsmanship: A USDA Certified Biobased Product containing 70% post-consumer recycled wool. It is naturally fire-retardant and free from PFAS, antimicrobials, and added flame retardants.
- Expansive Palette: Available in a range of sophisticated colourways, from deep architectural tones like Graphite and Iron to warm neutrals such as Brume.
- Wellness & Air Quality: Supports healthy indoor environments with SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, LEED, and WELL compliance.
Technical Specifications
- Abrasion Resistance: 100,000 Martindale cycles.
- Content: 70% Post-consumer Recycled Wool, 20% Polyester, 5% Acrylic, 5% Nylon.
- Width: 140 cm (55 inches).
- Weight: 729 grams per linear meter (23.50 oz/ly).
- Cleaning: Solvent (S); compatible with select hospital-grade disinfectants such as Lysol and Sani-Cloth.
