Micro Tweed
Designtex Micro Tweed is a high-performance, Italian-crafted upholstery fabric that blends tactile warmth with sophisticated, small-scale texture. As one of four foundational wool textiles, it delivers all the benefits of wool as a biobased material with expert weaving in Italy to deliver high quality and performance paired with a soft, luxurious hand.
Utilizing two distinct heathered yarns, Micro Tweed creates a dimensional look that reveals subtle color variations upon closer inspection.
Key Features & Benefits
- Extreme Performance: Engineered for the most demanding environments, Micro Tweed boasts an impressive abrasion resistance of 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs.
- Marine & Offshore Certified: This fabric is rigorously tested to meet IMO FTPC 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 flammability standards, making it an ideal, compliant choice for maritime and cruise ship interiors.
- Expansive Palette: Available in 50 colorways, the collection ranges from refined neutrals like Pewter and Oatmeal to rich, saturated tones like Lapis, Forest, and Burgundy.
- Biobased & Sustainable: A USDA Certified Biobased Product that features 70% post-consumer recycled wool. It is naturally fire-retardant and free from PFAS, antimicrobials, and added flame retardants.
- Wellness & Compliance: Supports healthy indoor environments by meeting SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, LEED, and WELL standards.
Technical Specifications
- Content: 70% Wool (Post-consumer Recycled), 20% Polyester, 5% Nylon, 5% Acrylic.
- Abrasion: 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs.
- Marine Certification: IMO FTPC 8.3.1 & 8.3.2.
- Width: 140 cm.
- Cleaning: Solvent (S); compatible with select hospital-grade disinfectants like Sani-Cloth and Virex II 256.
