54″ Wide Natural Calico Lining Cloth

54" Natural Fire-Retardant Upholstery Calico Lining Cloth

Natural Fire-Retardant Upholstery Calico is a cotton lining fabric used to cover furniture fillings, create cushion inner cases and provide a smooth foundation beneath decorative upholstery coverings.

Commonly used in traditional furniture restoration and modern upholstery manufacturing, calico provides an intermediate cloth layer between padding and the finished fabric. This helps contain suitable fillings and allows the upholsterer to assess the shape of padded furniture before applying the final covering.

Measuring 54" wide (approximately 137cm),

Product Specifications

• Material: Natural cotton calico.
• Colour: Natural.
• Width: 54" (approximately 137cm).
• Supply: Per metre, 10-metre roll or 100-metre roll.
• Fire performance: BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 2 and Schedule 5 Part 3, as stated in the product listing.
• Applications: Upholstery lining, cushion inner cases and furniture restoration.

The pale natural surface is also useful for marking centre lines, seams and shaping adjustments during upholstery preparation.

Applications for Natural Upholstery Calico

Calico is a practical workroom fabric used in furniture construction, repair and cushion manufacture.

Typical applications include:

• Sofa and chair upholstery: Covering suitable foam and padding before fitting the decorative cover.
• Cushion inner cases: Producing internal fabric covers for appropriate upholstery fillings.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing worn lining layers in traditionally upholstered furniture.
• Headboards: Covering suitable padding and shaped upholstered sections.
• Upholstery pattern work: Making trial covers and checking dimensions before cutting expensive fabric.
• Furniture manufacturing: Providing a consistent lining beneath finished upholstered surfaces.

For compatible padding, browse Upholstery Foam Sheets and Felts & Wadding.

Fire-Retardant Calico and Upholstery Regulations

states that its natural calico meets BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 2 cigarette and Schedule 5 Part 3 match ignition tests.

These are relevant upholstery fire-performance characteristics, but they do not mean the fabric automatically provides the same protection as a Schedule 3 Crib 5 barrier material.

The correct construction depends on the furniture type, fillings, decorative covering and applicable fire-safety requirements.

Where a specific Crib 5 barrier is required, consider WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Felt or an appropriately specified alternative.

Always check the relevant test documentation and suitability of the complete upholstery construction.

Choosing 54" or 60" Calico

This 54" fabric is convenient for dining chairs, armchairs, cushion interiors and smaller upholstery panels.

The 60" Natural Calico Lining Cloth provides extra width for larger sofa sections, broad headboards and wider furniture panels.

Choosing the appropriate width can reduce unnecessary joins and fabric waste. Measure the complete area, including allowances for seams, shaping and fixing.

Cutting, Sewing and Fitting

Calico can be sewn into suitable cushion inner cases or secured over upholstered padding, depending on the furniture construction.

Use sharp Upholstery Shears & Snips for accurate cutting and allow sufficient fabric for seams or frame fixing.

When covering foam or fillings, maintain even tension without compressing the padding excessively or distorting the furniture shape.

For suitable timber-frame applications, explore Upholstery Staples.

For cushion-making work, ensure the chosen calico is sufficiently suitable for the filling, especially where fine feathers or loose fibres could penetrate the weave.

54" Natural Fire-Retardant Upholstery Calico is a cotton lining cloth used in traditional and modern furniture upholstery, cushion manufacture and restoration.

Designed to cover upholstery fillings before the final decorative fabric is fitted, this natural calico provides a smooth intermediate layer that helps produce a neat, professional finish. It is also suitable for making cushion inner cases and covering appropriate padded furniture components.

Product specifications:

• Material: Natural cotton calico.
• Width: 54" (approximately 137cm).
• Colour: Natural.
• Fire performance: BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 2 cigarette test and Schedule 5 Part 3 match test, as stated by Status Fabrics.
• Supply options: Per metre, 10-metre roll or 100-metre roll.
• Applications: Upholstery lining, cushion inner cases, furniture restoration and padding covers.

This fabric provides a practical lining beneath upholstery covers but should not be substituted for a specified Crib 5 barrier interliner.

For wider material, see the 60" Natural Calico Lining Cloth.

For applications requiring a specialist barrier, explore WoolSafe Crib 5 Interliner Felt and the Calico, Interliner & Cambric range.

Complement your project with Upholstery Foam Sheets and Upholstery Shears & Snips.