Brown Needle Punch Fabric 120grm 152cm width

Brown 120gsm Needle Punch Upholstery Fabric, 152cm Wide

Brown 120gsm Needle Punch Fabric is a wide, non-woven upholstery lining used for furniture platforms, cushion undersides, caravan seating and concealed furniture panels.

Also known as Fibretex, needle-punch fabric is produced by mechanically interlocking fibres to form a flexible sheet without conventional weaving. The resulting material resists fraying and provides useful tear and abrasion resistance.

Its brown colour makes it particularly suitable for traditional sofas, tan upholstery and furniture with warm-toned coverings. At 152cm wide, this fabric also offers additional cutting flexibility for broad seating platforms and larger cushion panels.

Available by the metre or in complete 100-metre rolls, it is suitable for upholstery repairs, furniture manufacture and regular workshop production.

Product Specifications

• Colour: Brown
• Weight: 120gsm
• Width: 152cm (approximately 60")
• Construction: Needle-punched non-woven fabric
• Alternative name: Fibretex
• Supply: Per linear metre or 100m roll
• Properties: Non-fraying, tear-resistant and abrasion-resistant
• Fire performance: BS 5852 cigarette and match ignition tests, as stated by Status Fabrics

This wide brown needle-punch upholstery fabric provides a practical alternative to conventional woven platform cloth where a non-woven lining is preferred.

Wide Sofa Platform and Furniture Linings

Brown 120gsm Fibretex is suitable for covering fixed seating platforms beneath removable sofa and chair cushions.

A furniture platform may incorporate Upholstery Springs, webbing and protective padding beneath the finishing fabric.

The needle-punch lining provides a neat covering that conceals these internal materials and creates a consistent surface beneath loose cushions.

Its 152cm width is particularly useful when covering larger seating decks because it can reduce the need for fabric joins.

The brown finish complements traditional furniture and natural upholstery colours where black platform material might create an unwanted contrast.

Before replacing a worn lining, inspect the suspension, padding and frame. Needle-punch fabric is a finishing material and does not replace structural support.

Brown Cushion Underside Fabric

Another important application is the underside of removable upholstery cushions.

Using dedicated brown cushion backing fabric can reduce the quantity of decorative upholstery material needed while maintaining a coordinated appearance.

The non-fraying construction is convenient when cutting cushion panels with corners, curves or tapered sections.

Typical applications include:

• Traditional sofa and armchair cushions
• Bench and window-seat cushion bases
• Brown and tan upholstered furniture
• Caravan and motorhome seating
• Replacement cushion covers
• Concealed cushion reverse panels

For new cushions, explore Upholstery Foam Sheets and Polyester Wadding.

When wrapping foam with polyester wadding, secure the wrap using suitable Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive to help prevent movement and bunching during cover fitting.

Caravan and Motorhome Upholstery

This wide non-woven furniture lining is also useful when making or recovering caravan seating cushions.

Leisure-vehicle upholstery often involves removable cushions with irregular shapes and concealed underside panels.

The 152cm width allows efficient cutting layouts for larger cushions, while the brown colour works well with traditional campervan and caravan interiors.

The fabric can provide a practical reverse covering where a decorative upholstery material is unnecessary.

For cushions that move across their supporting surface, consider 60cm Anti-Slip Upholstery Cloth rather than relying on ordinary needle punch for grip.

Furniture Dust Covers and Spring Coverings

Brown needle-punch fabric may also be used for concealed furniture sections, including dust covers, internal linings, spring coverings and pull strips.

Its resistance to fraying simplifies cutting around internal furniture frames and fixing points.

Where the fabric is positioned above springs or other hard components, suitable protective padding may also be required.

Status Fabrics' Upholstery Felts include materials used for spring protection and platform padding.

Compressed polyester spring-insulator materials can provide another option for appropriate furniture constructions.

The correct combination should be selected according to the original suspension design and required level of protection.

Choosing the Correct Needle-Punch Fabric

This brown 120gsm fabric combines the heavier 120gsm specification with a generous 152cm width.

For the same weight in a narrower black material, see Black 120gsm Needle Punch Fabric.

For a slightly lighter, similarly wide neutral fabric, consider Mushroom 110gsm Needle Punch Fabric.

Where a lightweight black lining is sufficient, Black 100gsm Needle Punch Fabric provides an alternative.

Fabric weight should be considered alongside the intended use, width and required finished appearance.

Cutting, Sewing and Fitting

Measure the seating platform or cushion panel before cutting, allowing sufficient material for seams, turning and fixing.

Use suitable Upholstery Shears & Snips to produce clean edges and accurate shapes.

For fixed furniture panels, position the fabric evenly and attach it to suitable timber framing using Upholstery Staples.

Avoid excessive tension that could distort the material or compress the underlying padding.

For removable cushion covers, choose appropriate Upholstery Sewing Threads and test the intended stitch construction before production.

also supplies Staple Guns & Tackers and other workshop equipment.

Fire Performance and Ordering

states that this fabric meets BS 5852 Schedule 4 Part 2 and Schedule 5 Part 3 ignition tests.

These claims do not establish that it is a Schedule 3 Crib 5 barrier. The completed furniture must meet the requirements applicable to its construction.

Brown 120gsm Needle Punch Fabric is available by the linear metre or in complete 100-metre rolls.

Browse the full Needle Punch Upholstery Fabric range for other colours and weights.

Brown 120gsm Needle Punch Fabric is a wide, non-woven upholstery lining suitable for sofa platforms, cushion undersides, caravan seating and furniture finishing.

Also known as Fibretex, this non-fraying fabric offers tear and abrasion resistance. Its 152cm width and traditional brown finish are useful for larger furniture panels and warm-toned upholstery.

• Colour: Brown
• Weight: 120gsm
• Width: 152cm (approximately 60")
• Supply: Per metre or 100m roll
• Fire performance: BS 5852 cigarette and match tests, as stated by Status Fabrics

compare the Black 120gsm Needle Punch or Mushroom 110gsm Needle Punch.

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